Nevskite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Nevskite
Formula:
Bi(Se,S)
Colour:
Lead-gray
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
7.85 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named by G.N. Nechelyustov, N.I. Christyakova, E.N. Zav'yalov in 1984 for the type locality Nevskoye W–Sn deposit, Magadan region, Russia.
This page provides mineralogical data about Nevskite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2886
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2886:4
IMA Classification of Nevskite
Approved
Approval year:
1983
First published:
1984
Classification of Nevskite
2.DC.05
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
C : Variable M:S
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
C : Variable M:S
2.8.20.3
2 : SULFIDES
8 : AmXp, with m:p = 1:1
2 : SULFIDES
8 : AmXp, with m:p = 1:1
3.7.18
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
7 : Sulphides etc. of V, As, Sb and Bi
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
7 : Sulphides etc. of V, As, Sb and Bi
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Nvk | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Nevskite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Lead-gray
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN15=60 - 114 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Cleavage:
Perfect
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Density:
7.85 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Nevskite
Anisotropism:
Isotropic on basal sections, distinctly anisotropic in perpendicular sections, with weak color effects from brown to pale gray.
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) | R2 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 440nm | 52.5% | 58.0% |
| 460nm | 52.1% | 57.3% |
| 480nm | 51.7% | 56.8% |
| 500nm | 51.3% | 56.3% |
| 520nm | 50.8% | 55.9% |
| 540nm | 50.5% | 55.5% |
| 560nm | 50.1% | 55.0% |
| 580nm | 49.8% | 54.5% |
| 600nm | 49.6% | 54.1% |
| 620nm | 49.4% | 53.7% |
| 640nm | 49.1% | 53.2% |
| 660nm | 48.9% | 52.8% |
| 680nm | 48.8% | 52.5% |
| 700nm | 48.6% | 52.2% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 58.0%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
White with creamy tinge
Chemistry of Nevskite
Mindat Formula:
Bi(Se,S)
Elements listed:
Common Impurities:
Pb,Ag
Crystallography of Nevskite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.197 Å, c = 22.80 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 5.432
Unit Cell V:
347.81 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Morphology:
Irregular grains, to 2 mm in diameter.
Comment:
Point Group: 3 2/m, 3m, or 32.; Space Group: P3m1, P3m1, P31m, or P321.
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0014372 | Nevskite | Gaudin E, Jobic S, Evain M, Brec R, Rouxel J (1995) Charge balance in some BixSey phases through atomic structure determination and band structure calculations Materials Research Bulletin 30 549-561 | 1995 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.06 Å | (100) |
| 3.59 Å | (40) |
| 2.24 Å | (40) |
| 2.10 Å | (40) |
| 1.903 Å | (30) |
| 1.734 Å | (30) |
| 1.534 Å | (30) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| High-? alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Type Occurrence of Nevskite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 82673.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Nevskite
Other Language Names for Nevskite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 4 photos of Nevskite associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 2 photos of Nevskite associated with Laitakarite | Bi4(Se,S)3 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.DC.05 | Laitakarite | Bi4(Se,S)3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Paraguanajuatite | Bi2Se3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Telluronevskite | Bi3TeSe2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Hedleyite | Bi7Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Hitachiite | Pb5Bi2Te2S6 |
| 2.DC.05 | Tellurantimony | Sb2Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | 'Joséite' | Bi4TeS2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Tellurobismuthite | Bi2Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Joséite-A | Bi4TeS2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Joséite-B | Bi4Te2S |
| 2.DC.05 | Tetradymite | Bi2Te2S |
| 2.DC.05 | 'Protojoséite' | Bi3(Te,S)2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Skippenite | Bi2TeSe2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Kawazulite | Bi2Te2Se |
| 2.DC.05 | 'UM1983-09-S:BiPbTe' | PbBi3S2Te |
| 2.DC.05 | Pilsenite | Bi4Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | 'Sztrókayite' | Bi3TeS2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Baksanite | Bi6Te2S3 |
| 2.DC.05 | 'Joséite-C' | Bi16Te3S9 |
| 2.DC.05 | Vihorlatite | Bi24Se17Te4 |
| 2.DC.05 | Tsumoite | BiTe |
| 2.DC.05 | Ikunolite | Bi4S3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Ehrigite | Bi8Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Ingodite | Bi2TeS |
| 2.DC.05 | Sulphotsumoite | Bi3Te2S |
| 2.DC.15 | 'Castaingite' | CuMo2S5 |
Other Information
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 Nevskite
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References for Nevskite
Reference List:
Dunn, Pete J., Fleischer, Michael, Langley, Richard H., Shigley, James E., Zilczer, Janet A. (1985) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 70 (7-8) 871-881
Gaudin, E.; Jobic, S.; Evain, M.; Brec, R.; Rouxel, J. (1995) Charge balance in some BixSey phases through atomic structure determination and band structure calculations. Materials Research Bulletin, 30 (5). p.549-561. doi:10.1016/0025-5408(95)00030-5
Localities for Nevskite
Showing 13 localities.
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| Johan et al. (1987) +1 other reference |
China | |
| Xia et al. (2021) |
Czech Republic | |
| Pauliš P. Nejzajímavější ... |
| Havelcová et al. (2020) |
Germany | |
| Koch et al. (2018) |
| Heider (2014) |
| Förster et al. (2005) |
| Förster et al. (2005) | |
Russia (TL) | |
| Pekov (1998) |
| Alekseev et al. (2015) |
Sweden | |
| Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
Uzbekistan | |
| Сайитов et al. (2023) |
| Kovalenker (2003) +1 other reference |
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Falun mine, Falun, Dalarna County, Sweden