Markhininite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Markhininite
Yevgeniy K. Markhinin
Formula:
TlBi(SO4)2
Colour:
White
Lustre:
Adamantine
Specific Gravity:
5.91 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named in honour of Professor Yevgeniy Konstantinovich Markhinin (Евгений Константинович Мархинин) (26 September 1926, Rostov-on-Don, USSR - 6 February 2016), Institute of Volcanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kamchatka peninsula, Russia, in recognition of his contributions to volcanology.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43569
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43569:1
IMA Classification of Markhininite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Tl1+Bi3+(S6+O4)2
Approval year:
2012
First published:
2014
Type description reference:
Siidra, Oleg I., Vergasova, Lidiya P., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Kretser, Yuri L., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Filatov, Stanislav K. (2014) Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. I. Markhininite, TlBi(SO4)2. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (7) 1687-1698 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.7.12
Classification of Markhininite
7.AD.55
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
A : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
A : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mkh | 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 Markhininite
Adamantine
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
White
Streak:
White
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
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{011}
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
5.91 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of Markhininite
Mindat Formula:
TlBi(SO4)2
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Markhininite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.375(9) Å, b = 10.647(16) Å, c = 10.671(12) Å
α = 61.24(9)°, β = 70.77(13)°, γ = 70.85(12)°
α = 61.24(9)°, β = 70.77(13)°, γ = 70.85(12)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.693 : 1 : 1.002
Unit Cell V:
678.85 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0020610 | Markhininite | Siidra O I, Vergasova L P, Krivovichev S V, Kretser Y L, Zaitsev A N, Filatov S K (2014) Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. I. Markhininite, TlBi(SO4)2 Mineralogical Magazine 78 1687-1698 | 2014 | Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.264 Å | (68) |
| 3.442 Å | (100) |
| 3.350 Å | (35) |
| 3.125 Å | (24) |
| 3.054 Å | (23) |
| 2.717 Å | (45) |
| 2.217 Å | (20) |
| 2.114 Å | (34) |
Reference:
Siidra, Oleg I., Vergasova, Lidiya P., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Kretser, Yuri L., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Filatov, Stanislav K. (2014) Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. I. Markhininite, TlBi(SO4)2. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (7) 1687-1698 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.7.12
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates] | |
| 45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Markhininite
General Appearance of Type Material:
pseudohexagonal crystal habit grow on shcherbinaite needles
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mineralogical Museum, Department of Mineralogy, St Petersburg State University, St Petersburg, Russia, specimen number 1/19526
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Fumarole, temperature of gases in the sampling location was ~500ºC.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Siidra, Oleg I., Vergasova, Lidiya P., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Kretser, Yuri L., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Filatov, Stanislav K. (2014) Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. I. Markhininite, TlBi(SO4)2. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (7) 1687-1698 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.7.12
Synonyms of Markhininite
Other Language Names for Markhininite
Dutch:Markhininiet
German:Markhininit
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 2 photos of Markhininite associated with Shcherbinaite | V5+2O5 |
| 1 photo of Markhininite associated with Pauflerite | (V4+O)SO4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 7.AD. | Bubnovaite | K2Na8Ca(SO4)6 |
| 7.AD. | Dobrovolskyite | Na4Ca(SO4)3 |
| 7.AD. | Calciolangbeinite | K2Ca2(SO4)3 |
| 7.AD. | Murphyite | Pb(Te6+O4) |
| 7.AD. | Cuprodobrovolskyite | Na4Cu(SO4)3 |
| 7.AD. | Kristjánite | KNa2H(SO4)2 |
| 7.AD.05 | Mascagnite | (NH4)2SO4 |
| 7.AD.05 | Arcanite | K2SO4 |
| 7.AD.10 | Mercallite | KHSO4 |
| 7.AD.15 | Misenite | K8H6(SO4)7 |
| 7.AD.20 | Letovicite | (NH4)3H(SO4)2 |
| 7.AD.25 | Thénardite | Na2SO4 |
| 7.AD.25 | Glauberite | Na2Ca(SO4)2 |
| 7.AD.30 | Metathénardite | Na2SO4 |
| 7.AD.30 | Anhydrite | CaSO4 |
| 7.AD.35 | Baryte | BaSO4 |
| 7.AD.35 | Celestine | SrSO4 |
| 7.AD.35 | Olsacherite | Pb2(Se6+O4)(SO4) |
| 7.AD.35 | Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| 7.AD.40 | Kalistrontite | K2Sr(SO4)2 |
| 7.AD.40 | Palmierite | K2Pb(SO4)2 |
| 7.AD.45 | Ivsite | Na3H(SO4)2 |
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 Markhininite
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References for Markhininite
Reference List:
Williams, P. A., Hatert, F., Pasero, M., Mills, S. J. (2013) IMA Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification. CNMNC Newsletter No. 15. Mineralogical Magazine, 77 (1) 1-12 doi:10.1180/minmag.2013.077.1.01
Siidra, Oleg I., Vergasova, Lidiya P., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Kretser, Yuri L., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Filatov, Stanislav K. (2014) Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. I. Markhininite, TlBi(SO4)2. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (7) 1687-1698 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.7.12
Localities for Markhininite
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Russia (TL) | |
| Mineralogical Magazine +3 other references |
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Great Fissure eruption, Tolbachik Volcanic field, Milkovsky District, Kamchatka Krai, Russia