UM2001-03-C:MoS
Valid as an unnamed mineral
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Formula:
(Mo,Fe,Ni)3(S,As)6C10
Unique in being the only carbon-bearing sulfide mineral. Occurs widely in Cambrian shales. Previously though to be jordisite. Has layered structure, with graphite-like and molybdenite-like packets. The layers are randomly oriented and arranged in subspherical cells. Occurs as pseudomorphoses after fossil bacteria.
Reported to be common in metalliferous black shales of Cambrian age.
Reported to be common in metalliferous black shales of Cambrian age.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
40589
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40589:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
bc1c59d9-16db-4d1b-9566-5ffb7f1ae9b6
Classification of UM2001-03-C:MoS
IMA status notes:
Unnamed (probably valid)
Approval history:
Unnamed, and probably invalid.
Chemical Properties of UM2001-03-C:MoS
Formula:
(Mo,Fe,Ni)3(S,As)6C10
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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10-11 Å | (100) |
Comments:
A single broad, weak peak corresponds to a 10–11 Å layer
spacing in powder XRD diffraction patterns.
spacing in powder XRD diffraction patterns.
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.
References for UM2001-03-C:MoS
Reference List:
Localities for UM2001-03-C:MoS
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).
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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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