Pääkkönenite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About PääkköneniteHide
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Specific Gravity:
5.21 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in honor of Viekko Henrik Pääkkönen (18 March 1907 – 6 May 1980), geologist with the Geological Survey of Finland. Two of his major achievements were his work on the Otanmäki iron deposits and the Seinäjoki antimony deposit. The latter is the type locality of pääkkönenite.
This page provides mineralogical data about Pääkkönenite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3226:7
7caad395-af6f-4d91-8151-fac00fb15309
IMA Classification of PääkköneniteHide
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Type description reference:
Classification of PääkköneniteHide
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2.DB.05
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
B : M:S = 2:3
2.11.5.1
2 : SULFIDES
11 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 2:3
3.7.13
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
7 : Sulphides etc. of V, As, Sb and Bi
Mineral SymbolsHide
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As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Pä | 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 PääkköneniteHide
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Streak:
Grey with brownish tint
Hardness:
VHN10=66 - 87 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
One direction.
Density:
5.21 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of PääkköneniteHide
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Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 440nm | 40.9% | 52.1% |
| 460nm | 39.8% | 51.7% |
| 480nm | 38.7% | 50.8% |
| 500nm | 38.0% | 49.8% |
| 520nm | 37.5% | 48.7% |
| 540nm | 37.2% | 47.8% |
| 560nm | 36.9% | 47.0% |
| 580nm | 36.7% | 46.3% |
| 600nm | 36.5% | 45.8% |
| 620nm | 36.5% | 45.5% |
| 640nm | 36.4% | 45.3% |
| 660nm | 36.2% | 45.1% |
| 680nm | 36.2% | 45.4% |
| 700nm | 36.0% | 45.3% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 52.1%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Very pale gray
Internal Reflections:
Bright red
Chemistry of PääkköneniteHide
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Crystallography of PääkköneniteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.75(2) Å, b = 3.959(3) Å, c = 12.49(2) Å
β = 115.28(8)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.715 : 1 : 3.155
Unit Cell V:
480.66 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Rare crystals to 30 microns, grains.
Twinning:
Polysynthetic
synthetic crystals are twinned on {001}.
Comment:
Space group from synthetic material.
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.87 Å | (100) |
| 2.68 Å | (60) |
| 3.90 Å | (40) |
| 3.13 Å | (40) |
| 2.27 Å | (30) |
| 1.750 Å | (30) |
| 2.08 Å | (20) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of PääkköneniteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Irregular grains up to 0.4 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In hydrothermal mineral deposits with other Sb–As-bearing minerals.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Borodaev, Yu.S., Mozgova, N.N., Ozerova, N.A., Bortnikov, N.S., Oivanen, P., Iletuinen, V. (1981) Paakkonenite (Sb2AsS2) - a new mineral from the Seinajoki ore region in Finland. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 110, 480-487.
Synonyms of PääkköneniteHide
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Other Language Names for PääkköneniteHide
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 2.DB. | Stangersite | SnGeS3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.DB.05 | Antimonselite | Sb2Se3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 2.DB.05 | Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 2.DB.05 | Guanajuatite | Bi2Se3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 2.DB.05 | Metastibnite | Sb2S3 | Amor. |
| 2.DB.05 | Stibnite | Sb2S3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 2.DB.10 | Ottemannite | Sn2S3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 2.DB.10 | Suredaite | PbSnS3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 2.DB.15 | Bowieite | Rh2S3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c n |
| 2.DB.15 | Kashinite | Ir2S3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c n |
| 2.DB.20 | Montbrayite | (Au,Ag,Sb,Bi,Pb)23(Te,Sb,Bi,Pb)38 | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 2.DB.25 | Edgarite | FeNb3S6 | Hex. 6 : _P_63 |
| 2.DB.30 | Tarkianite | (Cu,Fe)(Re,Mo)4S8 | Iso. 43_m_ : F_43_m |
| 2.DB.35 | Cameronite | Cu5-x(Cu,Ag)3+xTe10 (x = 0.43) | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 2.DB.40 | Schreibersite (of Shephard) | Cr2S3 |
Other InformationHide
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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 PääkköneniteHide
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References for PääkköneniteHide
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Reference List:
Localities for PääkköneniteHide
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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the 
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Locality ListHide
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- 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.
| Canada | |
|---|---|
| Ontario Thunder Bay District Bomby Township ⓘ Hemlo gold deposit | Harris et al. (1989) |
| ⓘ Golden Giant Mine | Harris et al. (1989) |
| China | |
| Guangxi Nanning Shanglin County Dafeng ⓘ Kermesite occurrence | Ottens (2007) |
| Wuming District ⓘ Damingshan Mount | Belakovskiy (2013) |
| Jilin Baishan Linjiang County ⓘ Qinggouzi Sb deposit | Keevil et al. (2022) |
| Xinjiang Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture) Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture) Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.) Baogutu ⓘ Baogutu gold mine | An et al. (2022) |
| Kuogeshaye Mine ⓘ Vein no. L7 | Bo Zheng et al. (2013) |
| Czech Republic | |
| Central Bohemian Region ⓘ Příbram District | - (1994) |
| Finland | |
| South Ostrobothnia ⓘ Seinäjoki | Borodayev (1982) |
| ⓘ Kalliosalo (TL) | Geological Survey of Finland website +2 other references |
| France | |
| Corsica Haute-Corse Corte Matra ⓘ Matra Mine ? | Färber (n.d.) |
| Greece | |
| Attica East Attica Lavreotiki Lavrion mining district Plaka Plaka Mines ⓘ Adami Mine No. 2 | Rieck et al. (1999) |
| ⓘ Plaka Mine No. 80 | Rieck et al. (1999) |
| USA | |
| California San Diego County Warner Springs Mining District Warner Springs ⓘ Cryo-Genie Mine (Cryogenie Mine; Cindy B-Cryogenie claim; Lost Valley Truck Trail prospect) | Min News 20:2 p4 +1 other reference |