Borovskite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Borovskite
Formula:
Pd3SbTe4
Colour:
Dark gray
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
8.25 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
Named in honor of Igor Borisovich Borovskii (Игорь Борисович Боровский) (1909-1985), a pioneer in electron microprobe analysis. He worked at IGEM and the Institute of Metallurgy, Moscow.
This page provides mineralogical data about Borovskite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
730
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:730:0
IMA Classification of Borovskite
Approved
Approval year:
1972
First published:
1973
Classification of Borovskite
2.LA.60
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
L : Unclassified Sulfosalts
A : Without essential Pb
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
L : Unclassified Sulfosalts
A : Without essential Pb
2.8.1.7
2 : SULFIDES
8 : AmXp, with m:p = 1:1
2 : SULFIDES
8 : AmXp, with m:p = 1:1
3.12.36
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
12 : Sulphides etc. of the platinum metals
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
12 : Sulphides etc. of the platinum metals
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bvk | 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 Borovskite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Dark gray
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN10=88.3 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Density:
8.25 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Borovskite
Anisotropism:
to slightly anisotropic
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) |
|---|---|
| 480nm | 53.3% |
| 520nm | 55.0% |
| 600nm | 59.6% |
| 640nm | 61.2% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 61.2%.
Colour in reflected light:
White
Chemistry of Borovskite
Mindat Formula:
Pd3SbTe4
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Common Impurities:
Pt,Ni,Fe,Bi
Crystallography of Borovskite
Crystal System:
Isometric
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.794(8) Å
Unit Cell V:
194.51 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Irregular grains to 0.2mm
Comment:
Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.902 Å | (100) |
| 2.041 Å | (60) |
| 1.550 Å | (50) |
| 1.297 Å | (40) |
| 1.183 Å | (40) |
| 3.34 Å | (30) |
| 1.603 Å | (30) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| High-? alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Type Occurrence of Borovskite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Irregular grains 0.01-0.2 mm in size.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Massive pentlandite-chalcopyrite-pyrrhotite ores of hydrothermal origin.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Borovskite
Other Language Names for Borovskite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Borovskite associated with Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.LA. | Thunderbayite | TlAg3Au3Sb7S6 |
| 2.LA. | Auerbakhite | MnTl2As2S5 |
| 2.LA. | Biagioniite | Tl2SbS2 |
| 2.LA. | Ferrofettelite | [Ag6As2S7][Ag10FeAs2S8] |
| 2.LA. | Gladkovskyite | MnTlAs3S6 |
| 2.LA.10 | Dervillite | Ag2AsS2 |
| 2.LA.15 | Daomanite | CuPtAsS2 |
| 2.LA.20 | Vaughanite | TlHgSb4S7 |
| 2.LA.25 | Criddleite | TlAg2Au3Sb10S10 |
| 2.LA.30 | Fettelite | [Ag6As2S7][Ag10HgAs2S8] |
| 2.LA.35 | Chaméanite | (Cu,Fe)4As(Se,S)4 |
| 2.LA.40 | Arcubisite | Ag6CuBiS4 |
| 2.LA.45 | Mgriite | Cu3AsSe3 |
| 2.LA.50 | Benleonardite | [Ag6(Sb,As)2S6Te][Ag9Cu(S,Te)2Te2] |
| 2.LA.55 | Tsnigriite | Ag9SbTe3S3 |
| 2.LA.65 | Jonassonite | AuBi5S4 |
| 2.LA.65 | Nuwaite | Ni6GeS2 |
| 2.LA.65 | Butianite | Ni6SnS2 |
| 2.LA.70 | Raberite | Tl5Ag4As6SbS15 |
| 2.LA.75 | Spaltiite | Tl2Cu2As2S5 |
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 Borovskite
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References for Borovskite
Localities for Borovskite
Showing 14 localities.
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The Locality List
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? - 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.
Brazil | |
| Campo Rodriguez et al. (2024) |
Canada | |
| Olivo et al. (2002) +1 other reference |
| Smith (2021) |
| Smith (2021) | |
| Smith (2021) | |
| Dillon-Leitch (1990) |
China | |
| Jingbin Wang et al. (1998) |
| Yao et al. (2003) |
| Yao et al. (2003) |
| Yao et al. (2003) |
Norway | |
| Nilsson et al. (1998) |
Romania | |
| Hirtopanu et al. (2000) |
Russia | |
| Rakhimov et al. (2021) |
| Yalovoi et al. (1973) +1 other reference |
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Khautovaara Cu-Ni Deposit, Suojärvi District, Republic of Karelia, Russia