Petrovicite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Petrovicite
Formula:
Cu3HgPbBiSe5
Colour:
Cream
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
7.707 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named by Z. Johan, M. Kvaček, and P. Picot in 1976 after the type locality of Petrovice, Czech Republic.
This page provides mineralogical data about Petrovicite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3176
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3176:5
IMA Classification of Petrovicite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Cu1+3Hg2+Pb2+Bi3+Se2-5
Approval year:
1975
First published:
1976
Classification of Petrovicite
2.LB.40
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
L : Unclassified Sulfosalts
B : With essential Pb
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
L : Unclassified Sulfosalts
B : With essential Pb
3.1.9.1
3 : SULFOSALTS
1 : ø > 4
3 : SULFOSALTS
1 : ø > 4
5.7.18
5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
7 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Pb and other metals
5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
7 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Pb and other metals
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Pvc | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Pv | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
Physical Properties of Petrovicite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Cream
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN25=102 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Cleavage:
Poor/Indistinct
Imperfect, parallel to flattening of crystals.
Imperfect, parallel to flattening of crystals.
Density:
7.707 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Petrovicite
Anisotropism:
Weak; dark green and violet
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) | R2 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 400nm | 44.0% | 44.4% |
| 420nm | 44.1% | 44.8% |
| 440nm | 44.2% | 45.2% |
| 460nm | 44.3% | 45.4% |
| 480nm | 44.4% | 45.7% |
| 500nm | 44.7% | 46.1% |
| 520nm | 45.1% | 46.3% |
| 540nm | 45.2% | 46.5% |
| 560nm | 45.2% | 46.4% |
| 580nm | 45.1% | 46.2% |
| 600nm | 45.1% | 46.0% |
| 620nm | 45.0% | 45.9% |
| 640nm | 44.9% | 45.8% |
| 660nm | 44.9% | 45.7% |
| 680nm | 44.8% | 45.6% |
| 700nm | 44.8% | 45.5% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 46.5%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Cream
Chemistry of Petrovicite
Mindat Formula:
Cu3HgPbBiSe5
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Petrovicite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Cell Parameters:
a = 16.176(5) Å, b = 14.684(5) Å, c = 4.331(3) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.102 : 1 : 0.295
Unit Cell V:
1,028.74 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Crystals are tabular, to a few tenths of one mm.
Comment:
Point Group: 2/m 2/m 2/m or mm2.; Space Group: P nam or P na21.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.621 Å | (70) |
| 3.546 Å | (80) |
| 3.186 Å | (80) |
| 3.120 Å | (100) |
| 2.961 Å | (100) |
| 2.720 Å | (50) |
| 2.262 Å | (50) |
| 2.109 Å | (50) |
| 2.061 Å | (50) |
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 Petrovicite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Tabular crystals up to a few tenths of a millimeter. Almost completely replaced by umangite and eskebornite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National School of Mines, Paris, France (two polished sections).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Hydrothermal dolomite-calcite veins.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Petrovicite
Other Language Names for Petrovicite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 34 photos of Petrovicite associated with Clausthalite | PbSe |
| 30 photos of Petrovicite associated with Klockmannite | CuSe |
| 20 photos of Petrovicite associated with Kruťaite | CuSe2 |
| 16 photos of Petrovicite associated with Quijarroite | Cu6HgPb2Bi4Se12 |
| 14 photos of Petrovicite associated with Umangite | Cu3Se2 |
| 12 photos of Petrovicite associated with Eldragónite | Cu6BiSe4(Se2) |
| 10 photos of Petrovicite associated with Penroseite | (Ni,Co,Cu)Se2 |
| 4 photos of Petrovicite associated with Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| 4 photos of Petrovicite associated with Eskebornite | CuFeSe2 |
| 4 photos of Petrovicite associated with Hansblockite | (Cu,Hg)(Bi,Pb)Se2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.LB. | Ciriottiite | Cu(Cu,Ag)3Pb19(Sb,As)22(As2)S56 |
| 2.LB. | Hayyanite | Cu5Ag11Pb76Sb71As17(As2+)8S224 |
| 2.LB. | Wenqingite | Pb5(AsS3)2(Ge2S6) |
| 2.LB.05 | Miharaite | Cu4FePbBiS6 |
| 2.LB.30 | Launayite | Cu2Pb20(Sb,As)26S60 |
| 2.LB.30 | Ardaite | Pb19Sb13S35Cl7 |
| 2.LB.30 | Sorbyite | CuPb9(Sb,As)11S26 |
| 2.LB.30 | Playfairite | Pb16(Sb,As)19S44Cl |
| 2.LB.30 | Sterryite | Cu(Ag,Cu)3Pb19(Sb,As)22(As2)S56 |
| 2.LB.30 | Madocite | Pb19(Sb,As)16S43 |
| 2.LB.35 | Larosite | (Cu,Ag)21PbBiS13 |
| 2.LB.40 | Mazzettiite | Ag3HgPbSbTe5 |
| 2.LB.45 | Crerarite | Pt2-x(Bi,Pb)11(S,Se)11 |
| 2.LB.50 | Quijarroite | Cu6HgPb2Bi4Se12 |
| 2.LB.55 | Znamenskyite | Pb4In2Bi4S13 |
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 Petrovicite
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References for Petrovicite
Reference List:
Johan, Zdenek, Kvacek, Milan, Picot, Paul (1976) La petrovicite, Cu3HgPbBiSe5, un nouveau minéral. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 99 (5) 310-313 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1976.7086
Localities for Petrovicite
Showing 6 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria | |
| Postl et al. (1997) |
Bolivia | |
| Schnorrer-Köhler et al. (1990) +2 other references |
Czech Republic (TL) | |
| Johan et al. (1976) +1 other reference |
| Strübel |
Germany | |
| Dymkov +6 other references |
Mexico | |
| Braith et al. (2001) |
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El Dragón mine, Porco Municipality, Antonio Quijarro Province, Potosí, Bolivia