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Nasledovite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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About NasledoviteHide

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Boris N. Nasledov
Formula:
PbMn3Al4(CO3)4(SO4)O5 · 5H2O
Colour:
Snow-white
Lustre:
Silky
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
3.069
Name:
Named for Boris Nikolaevich Nasledov (4 November 1885 – 17 November 1942), Russian geologist and "tireless investigator of the mineral resources of Kara-Mazar." He was a founder of the Uzbek school of ore geology. He was also a professor of the Samarkand and Central Asian universities. He was an expert on the Karamazar ore cluster and studied the geological structure and metallogeny of the Chatkal and Kuramin mountains.
This page provides mineralogical data about Nasledovite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2843
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2843:7

IMA Classification of NasledoviteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
Pb2+Mn2+3Al4O5(CO3)4(S6+O4)·5H2O
First published:
1958

Classification of NasledoviteHide

5.DB.05

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
D : Carbonates with additional anions, with H2O
B : With large and medium-sized cations
17.1.6.1

17 : COMPOUND CARBONATES
1 : Miscellaneous
12.2.16

12 : Carbonates with other anions
2 : Carbonates with sulphate

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
NdvIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of NasledoviteHide

Silky
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Snow-white
Comment:
commonly covered by dark brown to reddish material.
Hardness:
Density:
3.069 g/cm3 (Measured)    

Optical Data of NasledoviteHide

Type:
Biaxial
Dispersion:
r > v distinct

Chemistry of NasledoviteHide

Mindat Formula:
PbMn3Al4(CO3)4(SO4)O5 · 5H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O42.184 %
Pb21.012 %
Mn16.714 %
Al10.945 %
C4.872 %
S3.252 %
H1.022 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.261 Å(10)
2.028 Å(6)
2.019 Å(6)
1.462 Å(6)
2.853 Å(5)
2.983 Å(4)
1.749 Å(4)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Type Occurrence of NasledoviteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Oölites consisting of snow-white radiating fibers with silky luster, covered by a fine film of dark-brown to reddish material.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Found in sooty pyrolusite and ocherous iron oxides, filling fissures in altered granodiorite porphyries that enclose polymetallic ore.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Other Language Names for NasledoviteHide

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.DB.RigrahamiteNa2Ca2Th2(CO3)4(HCO3)2(OH)4(H2O)7Mon. 2/m : P21/m
5.DB.GrguriciteCaCr2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DB.05Para-alumohydrocalciteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 6H2O
5.DB.05'UM1977-02-CO:AlCaH'Ca6Al2(CO3)3O6 · 32H2O
5.DB.05AlumohydrocalciteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DB.10KochsándoriteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
5.DB.10DresseriteBaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
5.DB.10DundasitePbAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
5.DB.10'Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Petterdite)'CaCr3+2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2O
5.DB.10PetterditePbCr3+2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
5.DB.10StrontiodresseriteSrAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
5.DB.10MontroyaliteSr4Al8(CO3)3(OH,F)26 · 10-11H2OTric.
5.DB.15HydrodresseriteBaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DB.20Schuilingite-(Nd)PbCu(Nd,Gd,Sm,Y)(CO3)3(OH) · 1.5H2OOrth. mm2
5.DB.25SergeeviteCa2Mg11(CO3)9(HCO3)4(OH)4 · 6H2OTrig.
5.DB.30Szymańskiite[H3O]+8[Hg2]2+8(Ni,Mg)6[CO3]12(OH)12 · 3H2OHex. 6 : P63
5.DB.35Lusernaite-(Y)Y4Al(CO3)2(OH)10F · 6H2O Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
5.DB.40PutnisiteSrCa4Cr3+8(CO3)8SO4(OH)16 · 23H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for NasledoviteHide

References for NasledoviteHide

Localities for NasledoviteHide

Showing 2 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Mexico
 
  • Sonora
    • Moctezuma Municipality
      • Moctezuma
Braith et al. (2001)
Tajikistan (TL)
 
  • Sughd
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Enikeev et al. (1958) +1 other reference
 
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