Znamenskyite
A valid IMA mineral species - pending publication
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About Znamenskyite
Vladimir S. Znamensky
Formula:
Pb4In2Bi4S13
Colour:
Lead-grey
Lustre:
Metallic
Specific Gravity:
6.504 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in honor of Vladimir Sergeevich Znamensky (Владимир Сергеевич Знаменский) (1939–2002), Russian geologist at IGEM who studied the geology and mineral deposits of the Kurile Islands. He was among first to conduct mineralogical research at the Kurdiavy volcano.
Known synthetic analogue.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
46157
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46157:1
IMA Classification of Znamenskyite
Approved, Pending publication
Approval year:
2014
Classification of Znamenskyite
2.LB.55
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zms | 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 Znamenskyite
Metallic
Colour:
Lead-grey
Streak:
Black
Hardness:
VHN10=110 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Very brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Hackly
Density:
6.504 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Znamenskyite
Bireflectance:
None
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) | R2 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 470nm | 38.4% | 35.6% |
| 546nm | 38.3% | 36.2% |
| 589nm | 37.1% | 35.4% |
| 650nm | 36.6% | 35.2% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 38.4%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Chemistry of Znamenskyite
Mindat Formula:
Pb4In2Bi4S13
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Znamenskyite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm(2/m2/m2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pbam
Setting:
Pbam
Cell Parameters:
a = 21.331(4) Å, b = 26.435(5) Å, c = 4.006(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.807 : 1 : 0.152
Unit Cell V:
2258.92 ų
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0020219 | Znamenskyite | Kramer V (1986) Lead indium bismuth chalcogenides. III. Structure of Pb4In2Bi4S13 Acta Crystallographica C42 1089-1091 |  | 1986 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.98 Å | (70) |
| 3.56 Å | (60) |
| 3.37 Å | (80) |
| 3.239 Å | (40) |
| 2.936 Å | (40) |
| 2.743 Å | (100) |
| 2.008 Å | (50) |
| 1.719 Å | (30) |
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust | >4.50 |
| 11 : Volcanic fumarole minerals; reduced phases (see also #45) |
Type Occurrence of Znamenskyite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Druse-like aggregates of elongated slender plates to 0.4 mm long and 0.05 mm across, usually striated along elongation and easily split to needles. Box-shaped skeletal crystals are also ommon.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the collections of the Fersman Mineralogical Museum of the Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia, registration number 4558/1
Geological Setting of Type Material:
High temperature fumarole 600–700 degrees C
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Znamenskyite
Other Language Names for Znamenskyite
Dutch:Znamenskyiet
German:Znamenskyit
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.40 | Petrovicite | Cu3HgPbBiSe5 |
| 2.LB.45 | Crerarite | Pt2-x(Bi,Pb)11(S,Se)11 |
| 2.LB.50 | Quijarroite | Cu6HgPb2Bi4Se12 |
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.
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Localities for Znamenskyite
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Russia (TL) | |
| Williams et al. (2014) +1 other reference |
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Kudriavy volcano, Iturup Island, Kurilsky District, Kuril Islands, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia