UM2001-03-C:MoS
Valid as an unnamed mineral
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Formula:
(Mo,Fe,Ni)3(S,As)6C10
Unique in being the only carbon-bearing sulfide mineral. Occurs widely in Cambrian shales. Previously thought to be jordisite. Has layered structure, with graphite-like and molybdenite-like packets. The layers are randomly oriented and arranged in subspherical cells. Occurs as pseudomorphoses after fossil bacteria.
Reported to be common in metalliferous black shales of Cambrian age.
Reported to be common in metalliferous black shales of Cambrian age.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
40589
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40589:4
IMA Classification of UM2001-03-C:MoS
IMA status notes:
Unnamed (probably valid)
Approval history:
Unnamed, and probably invalid.
Chemistry of UM2001-03-C:MoS
Mindat Formula:
(Mo,Fe,Ni)3(S,As)6C10
Element Weights:
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 10-11 Å | (100) |
Comments:
A single broad, weak peak corresponds to a 10–11 Å layer
spacing in powder XRD diffraction patterns.
spacing in powder XRD diffraction patterns.
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 UM2001-03-C:MoS
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References for UM2001-03-C:MoS
Reference List:
Kao, Li-Shun, Peacor, Donald R., Coveney, Raymond M., Zhao, Gengmei, Dungey, Keenan E., Curtis, M. David, Penner-Hahn, James E. (2001) A C/MoS2mixed-layer phase (MoSC) occurring in metalliferous black shales from southern China, and new data on jordisite. American Mineralogist, 86 (7) 852-861 doi:10.2138/am-2001-0708
Localities for UM2001-03-C:MoS
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China | |
| Kao et al. (2001) +1 other reference |
| Kao et al. (2001) |
