Jingsuiite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Jingsuiite
Formula:
TiB2
Colour:
black?
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
For Jingsui Yang (June 6, 1950 - ) Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences
The first boride mineral to date. Known synthetic analogue.
Also a minor, though common, phase in melt pockets within corundum of the Carmel Mt. basalts.
Also a minor, though common, phase in melt pockets within corundum of the Carmel Mt. basalts.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
54032
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:54032:8
Similar Names
| Jinxiuite | A valid IMA mineral species - pending publication | Ni18Bi2SbAsS16 |
IMA Classification of Jingsuiite
Approved
First published:
2022
Type description reference:
Xiong, Fahui, Xu, Xiangzhen, Mugnaioli, Enrico, Gemmi, Mauro, Wirth, Richard, Grew, Edward S., Robinson, Paul T. (2022) Jingsuiite, TiB2, a new mineral from the Cr-11 podiform chromitite orebody, Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: Implications for recycling of boron. American Mineralogist, 107 (1) 43-53 doi:10.2138/am-2021-7647
Classification of Jingsuiite
1.B0.05
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
B : Metallic Carbides, Silicides, Nitrides, Phosphides and Hydrides
0 :
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
B : Metallic Carbides, Silicides, Nitrides, Phosphides and Hydrides
0 :
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ji | 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 Jingsuiite
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black?
Chemistry of Jingsuiite
Mindat Formula:
TiB2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Jingsuiite
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) - Dihexagonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P6/mmm
Setting:
P6/mmm
Cell Parameters:
a = 3.04(6) Å, c = 3.22(6) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.059
Unit Cell V:
25.8 ų
Z:
1
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.218 Å | (21) |
| 2.615 Å | (60) |
| 2.029 Å | (100) |
| 1.609 Å | (9) |
| 1.510 Å | (20) |
| 1.370 Å | (11) |
| 1.211 Å | (12) |
| 1.101 Å | (11) |
Reference:
Xiong, Fahui, Xu, Xiangzhen, Mugnaioli, Enrico, Gemmi, Mauro, Wirth, Richard, Grew, Edward S., Robinson, Paul T. (2022) Jingsuiite, TiB2, a new mineral from the Cr-11 podiform chromitite orebody, Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: Implications for recycling of boron. American Mineralogist, 107 (1) 43-53 doi:10.2138/am-2021-7647
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics | <3.5-2.5 |
| 38 : Ophiolites |
Type Occurrence of Jingsuiite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Rounded grain 40 μm across.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mineralogical collections of the Chinese Geological Museum, No.15 Xisiyangrou Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034, China, registration number M13816.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Inclusions up to 50 μm across in corundum from a podiform chromitite orebody.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Xiong, Fahui, Xu, Xiangzhen, Mugnaioli, Enrico, Gemmi, Mauro, Wirth, Richard, Grew, Edward S., Robinson, Paul T. (2022) Jingsuiite, TiB2, a new mineral from the Cr-11 podiform chromitite orebody, Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: Implications for recycling of boron. American Mineralogist, 107 (1) 43-53 doi:10.2138/am-2021-7647
Other Language Names for Jingsuiite
Dutch:Jingsuiiet
German:Jingsuiit
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 1.B0. | Wenjiite | Ti10SixPy |
| 1.B0.05 | Marathonite | Pd25Ge9 |
| 1.B0.10 | Palladogermanide | Pd2Ge |
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 Jingsuiite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-54032.html
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References for Jingsuiite
Reference List:
Miyawaki, Ritsuro, Hatert, Frédéric, Pasero, Marco, Mills, Stuart J. (2019) CNMNC Newsletter 52.New minerals and nomenclature modifications approved in 2019. Mineralogical Magazine, 83 (6) 887-893 doi:10.1180/mgm.2019.73
Griffin, William L., Gain, Sarah E.M., Saunders, Martin, Bindi, Luca, Alard, Olivier, Toledo, Vered, O'Reilly, Suzanne Y. (2020) Parageneses of TiB2 in corundum xenoliths from Mt. Carmel, Israel: Siderophile behavior of boron under reducing conditions. American Mineralogist, 105 (11) 1609-1621 doi:10.2138/am-2020-7375
Xiong, Fahui, Xu, Xiangzhen, Mugnaioli, Enrico, Gemmi, Mauro, Wirth, Richard, Grew, Edward S., Robinson, Paul T. (2022) Jingsuiite, TiB2, a new mineral from the Cr-11 podiform chromitite orebody, Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: Implications for recycling of boron. American Mineralogist, 107 (1) 43-53 doi:10.2138/am-2021-7647
Xiong, Fahui, Xu, Xiangzhen, Mugnaioli, Enrico, Gemmi, Mauro, Wirth, Richard, Grew, Edward S., Robinson, Paul T. (2022) Jingsuiite, TiB2, a new mineral from the Cr-11 podiform chromitite orebody, Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: Implications for recycling of boron. American Mineralogist, 107 (1) 43-53 doi:10.2138/am-2021-7647
Localities for Jingsuiite
Showing 3 localities.
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China (TL) | |
| Miyawaki et al. (2020) |
| Mugnaioli et al. (2022) |
Israel | |
| Griffin et al. (2016) +1 other reference |
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Rakefet magmatic complex, Mount Carmel, Kishon Mid Reach zone 2, Kishon river, Haifa District, Israel