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Transjordanite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Formula:
Ni2P
Lustre:
Metallic
Specific Gravity:
7.30 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named in 2013 by Sergey N. Britvin, Michail N. Murashko, Ye. Vapnik, Yury S. Polekhovsky, and Sergey V. Krivovichev for the Transjordan Plateau, West Jordan, the type locality.
Dimorph of:
Orishchinite
Ni analogue of barringerite.

Chemically related to halamishite, melliniite, nazarovite, negevite, nickelphosphide, and 'Unnamed (Ni-Fe Phosphide)'.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
46045
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46045:7

IMA Classification of TransjordaniteHide

Classification of TransjordaniteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
1.BD.

1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
B : Metallic Carbides, Silicides, Nitrides, Phosphides and Hydrides
D : Phosphides

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

Physical Properties of TransjordaniteHide

Lustre:
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Hardness:
VHN100=658 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Comment:
With more than 95% NiP2 becomes malleable
Density:
7.30 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TransjordaniteHide

Anisotropism:
Weak
Bireflectance:
weak
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
470nm45.1% 44.2%
546nm49.9% 48.5%
589nm52.1% 50.3%
650nm54.3% 52.1%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 54.3%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Grayish white with beige tint
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of TransjordaniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ni2P
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Ni79.123 %
P20.877 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Ni, P - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of TransjordaniteHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6m2 - Ditrigonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P62m
Setting:
P62m
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.8837(3) Å, c = 3.3492(4) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.569
Unit Cell V:
100.78 ų
Z:
3

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 2: Planetesimal differentiation and alteration4.566-4.550
5 : Primary asteroid phases4.566–4.560
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
51 : Pyrometamorphic minerals (see also #54 and #56)<0.36
Geological Setting:
Iron meteorites, carbonaceous chondrites

Type Occurrence of TransjordaniteHide

Synonyms of TransjordaniteHide

Other Language Names for TransjordaniteHide

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

1.BD.MurashkoiteFePOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
1.BD.OrishchiniteNi2POrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
1.BD.NickolayiteFeMoPOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
1.BD.GrammatikopoulositeNiVPOrth.
1.BD.NegeviteNiP2Iso. m3(2/m3) : Pa3
1.BD.HalamishiteNi5P4Hex. 6mm : P63mc
1.BD.ZuktamruriteFeP2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnnm
1.BD.05Nickelphosphide(Ni,Fe)3PTet. 4 : I4
1.BD.05Schreibersite(Fe,Ni)3PTet. 4 : I4
1.BD.10Barringerite(Fe,Ni)2PHex. 6m2 : P62m
1.BD.10MonipiteMoNiPHex. 6m2 : P62m
1.BD.15Allabogdanite(Fe,Ni)2POrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
1.BD.15FlorenskyiteFeTiPOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
1.BD.15AndreyivanoviteFeCrPOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
1.BD.20Melliniite(Ni,Fe)4PIso. 23 : P213
1.BD.35NazaroviteNi12P5Tet. 4/m : I4/m
1.BD.45PolekhovskyiteMoNiP2Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
1.BD.50TsikourasiteMo3Ni2P1+xIso. 43m : F43m
1.BD.60BadengzhuiteTiPHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Non ferromagnetic
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 TransjordaniteHide

References for TransjordaniteHide

Localities for TransjordaniteHide

Showing 8 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.
Greece
 
  • Central Greece
    • Phthiotis
      • Domokos
Economou-Eliopoulos et al. (2022)
Israel
 
  • Southern District
    • Beersheba Subdistrict
      • Tamar Regional Council
        • Hatrurim Basin
Williams et al. (2014)
Jordan
 
  • Amman Governorate
Williams et al. (2014) +1 other reference
      • Daba-Siwaqa complex
Galuskin et al. (2023)
Britvin et al. (2020) +1 other reference
Middle East
 
Vapnik et al. (2014)
USA
 
  • New York
    • Niagara County
      • Cambria Township
Britvin et al. (2020)
162173 Ryugu
 
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