Joséite-A (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
About Joséite-AHide
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Name:
Originally named joseite-I by L. G. Berry and R. M. Thompson in 1962 in allusion to its similarity to joseite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2116:2
d3ec5d2a-9a72-47c4-8ad4-d381a46f3af3
IMA Classification of Joséite-AHide
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Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
Classification of Joséite-AHide
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2.DC.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
C : Variable M:S
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Js-A | 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 Joséite-AHide
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Comment:
, tarnishing lead-gray, iridescent, steel-blue to iron-black.
Hardness:
VHN25=29 - 43 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Density:
8.06 g/cm3 (Measured) 8.30 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Joséite-AHide
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Anisotropism:
: Nearly isotropic in basal sections, transverse sections moderately anisotropic in greenish gray to dark greenish gray
Colour in reflected light:
White
Chemistry of Joséite-AHide
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Crystallography of Joséite-AHide
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Class (H-M):
3_m_ _(_32/m ) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.23 Å, c = 39.87 Å
Unit Cell V:
617.81 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.9 Å | (5) |
| 4.42 Å | (30) |
| 3.60 Å | (10) |
| 3.43 Å | (10) |
| 3.40 Å | (10) |
| 3.33 Å | (10) |
| 3.08 Å | (100) |
| 2.82 Å | (5) |
| 2.74 Å | (20) |
| 2.70 Å | (20) |
| 2.59 Å | (10) |
| 2.57 Å | (10) |
| 2.25 Å | (40) |
| 2.12 Å | (30) |
| 2.06 Å | (5) |
| 1.968 Å | (5) |
| 1.906 Å | (5) |
| 1.897 Å | (10) |
| 1.870 Å | (10) |
| 1.820 Å | (5) |
| 1.810 Å | (5) |
| 1.746 Å | (20) |
| 1.661 Å | (5) |
| 1.544 Å | (20) |
| 1.463 Å | (5) |
| 1.417 Å | (20) |
| 1.352 Å | (5) |
| 1.349 Å | (20) |
| 1.213 Å | (20) |
| 1.179 Å | (5) |
| 1.122 Å | (5) |
| 1.025 Å | (10) |
| 0.921 Å | (5) |
| 0.916 Å | (10) |
| 0.905 Å | (5) |
| 0.834 Å | (10) |
| 0.816 Å | (10) |
| 0.808 Å | (5) |
| 0.798 Å | (5) |
Comments:
ICDD 22-364. The powder pattern has been considered "suspect", because the pattern contained 6 "unindexable" d lines in addition to d lines not found in other joseite specimens.
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Synonyms of Joséite-AHide
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Other Language Names for Joséite-AHide
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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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Fluorescence of Joséite-AHide
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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 Joséite-AHide
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References for Joséite-AHide
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Reference List:
Cook, Nigel John, Ciobanu, Cristiana L., Slattery, Ashley D., Wade, Benjamin P., Ehrig, Kathy (2021) The Mixed-Layer Structures of Ikunolite, Laitakarite, Joséite-B and Joséite-A. Minerals, 11 (9) 920 doi:10.3390/min11090920
Localities for Joséite-AHide
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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.