Grimmite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Grimmite
Johann Grimm
Formula:
NiCo2S4
Colour:
Grey with a pinkish tint
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
4½ - 5½
Specific Gravity:
4.96 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
Named in honor of Johann Grimm (24 June or 24 July 1805, Jáchymov, (now) Czech Republic – 26 June 1874, Břasy, (now) Czech Republic). He was the leading mining and mill administrator in Příbram, modernizing operations. He was also the second director of the Příbram Mining College. He wrote many books about mining technologies, geology, mining education, and Czech and Hungarian ore districts.
Note: for a long time, the composition NiCo2S4 was poorly defined as a mineral (some authors included it into the definition of siegenite). In 2020, it was finally approved as a new species.
Knop et al. (1968) showed that the structure is that of a normal spinel (unlike siegenite, which is an inverse spinel).
It is not an uncommon member of the linnaeite group, but rarer than siegenite.
Knop et al. (1968) showed that the structure is that of a normal spinel (unlike siegenite, which is an inverse spinel).
It is not an uncommon member of the linnaeite group, but rarer than siegenite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
55244
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55244:8
Similar Names
IMA Classification of Grimmite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Ni2+Co3+2S2-4
Approval year:
2020
First published:
2021
Classification of Grimmite
2.DA.
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
A : M:S = 3:4
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
A : M:S = 3:4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gmm | 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 Grimmite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Grey with a pinkish tint
Hardness:
4½ - 5½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.96 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Caculated using empirical formula
Optical Data of Grimmite
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) |
|---|---|
| 400nm | 38.6% |
| 440nm | 41.1% |
| 470nm | 42.5% |
| 500nm | 43.7% |
| 546nm | 45.9% |
| 560nm | 46.5% |
| 589nm | 47.7% |
| 620nm | 48.9% |
| 650nm | 50.2% |
| 680nm | 51.3% |
| 700nm | 51.9% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 51.9%.
Colour in reflected light:
Creamy grey with a pinkish tint
Internal Reflections:
None
Pleochroism:
Not Visible
Chemistry of Grimmite
Mindat Formula:
NiCo2S4
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Grimmite
Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m(4/m32/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Fd3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.3933(9) Å
Unit Cell V:
828.81 ų
Z:
8
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.321 Å | (75) |
| 2.712 Å | (7) |
| 2.348 Å | (81) |
| 2.155 Å | (6) |
| 1.917 Å | (27) |
| 1.660 Å | (100) |
| 1.485 Å | (11) |
| 1.356 Å | (15) |
Type Occurrence of Grimmite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Rare idiomorphic to hypidiomorphic grains up to 200 × 70 µm in size or veinlet aggregates.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Cotype material is deposited in the mineralogical collections of the Mining museum Příbram, Hynka Kličky Place 293, 26101 Příbram VI, Czech Republic, catalogue number 3/2020, and the Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, National Museum in Prague, Cirkusová 1740, 19300 Prague 9, Czech Republic, catalogue number P1P 49/2020
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In in siderite–sphalerite gangue in a uranium and base metal deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Grimmite
Nickel Linnaeite (in part)
Other Language Names for Grimmite
Relationship of Grimmite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Linnaeite Subgroup:
| Cadmoindite | CdIn2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Cuprorhodsite | (Cu+0.5Fe3+0.5)Rh3+2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr3+2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Greigite | Fe2+Fe3+2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Indite | FeIn2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Joegoldsteinite | MnCr2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Kalininite | ZnCr2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Linnaeite | Co2+Co3+2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Polydymite | Ni2+Ni3+2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Siegenite | CoNi2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Tarkianite | (Cu,Fe)(Re,Mo)4S8 | Iso. 43m : F43m |
| Violarite | Fe2+Ni3+2S4 | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
| Xingzhongite | Pb2+Ir3+2S4 | Iso. |
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 5 photos of Grimmite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 4 photos of Grimmite associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Cobaltite | CoAsS |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Chamosite | Fe2+5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Erythrite | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Skutterudite | CoAs3 |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Ferroskutterudite | FeAs3 |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Cinnabar | HgS |
| 1 photo of Grimmite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.DA. | Ferrodimolybdenite | FeMo2S4 |
| 2.DA. | Zaykovite | Rh3Se4 |
| 2.DA. | Ezochiite | Cu+(Rh3+Pt4+)S4 |
| 2.DA. | Zolenskyite | FeCr2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Shiranuiite | Cu+(Rh3+Rh4+)S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Fletcherite | CuNi2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Florensovite | (Cu,Zn)Cr1.5Sb0.5S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Siegenite | CoNi2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Cadmoindite | CdIn2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Kalininite | ZnCr2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Violarite | Fe2+Ni3+2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Nickeltyrrellite | CuNi2Se4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Linnaeite | Co2+Co3+2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Carrollite | CuCo2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Cuproiridsite | (Cu,Fe)Ir2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Cuprorhodsite | (Cu+0.5Fe3+0.5)Rh3+2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Berndlehmannite | Cu(CrV)S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Polydymite | Ni2+Ni3+2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Trüstedtite | Ni3Se4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr3+2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Cuprokalininite | Cu(Cr3+Cr4+)S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Greigite | Fe2+Fe3+2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Joegoldsteinite | MnCr2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Bornhardtite | Co2+Co3+2Se4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Tyrrellite | Cu(Co,Ni)2Se4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Indite | FeIn2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Xingzhongite | Pb2+Ir3+2S4 |
| 2.DA.05 | Malanite | Cu+(Ir3+Pt4+)S4 |
| 2.DA.10 | Rhodostannite | Cu+(Fe2+0.5Sn4+1.5)S4 |
| 2.DA.10 | Toyohaite | Ag+(Fe2+0.5Sn4+1.5)S4 |
| 2.DA.15 | Brezinaite | Cr3S4 |
| 2.DA.15 | Heideite | (Fe,Cr)1.15(Ti,Fe)2S4 |
| 2.DA.20 | Konderite | Cu3Pb(Rh,Pt,Ir)8S16 |
| 2.DA.20 | Inaglyite | Cu3Pb(Ir,Pt)8S16 |
| 2.DA.25 | Kingstonite | Rh3S4 |
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 Grimmite
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References for Grimmite
Reference List:
Knop, Osvald, Reid, K. I. G., Sutarno, Nakagawa, Yasuaki (1968) Chalkogenides of the transition elements. VI. X-Ray, neutron, and magnetic investigation of the spinels Co3O4, NiCo2O4, Co3S4, and NiCo2S4. Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 46 (22). 3463-3476 doi:10.1139/v68-576
Xia, Chuan, Li, Peng, Gandi, Appala Naidu, Schwingenschlögl, Udo, Alshareef, Husam N. (2015) Is NiCo2S4 Really a Semiconductor? Chemistry of Materials, 27. 6482-6485 doi:10.1021/acs.chemmater.5b01843
Localities for Grimmite
Showing 15 localities.
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(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.
Atlantic Ocean | |
| Lee et al. (2002) |
Austria | |
| Kolitsch (2025) |
| Girtler et al. (2015) +1 other reference |
Bulgaria | |
| Dragov et al. (1998) |
Canada | |
| Chris Emproto |
| Petruk et al. (1969) |
China | |
| Liang et al. (2023) |
Czech Republic (TL) | |
| Miyawaki et al. (2020) +1 other reference |
| Dolníček et al. (2021) |
Finland | |
| A. J. Criddle & C. J. Stanley (1993) |
Germany | |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
Greece | |
| Rieck et al. (2022) |
Japan | |
| Imai et al. (1973) |
Namibia | |
| Melcher et al. (2022) |
Spain | |
| Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2019) +1 other reference |
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