Telluronevskite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Telluronevskite
Formula:
Bi3TeSe2
Colour:
Steel-grey
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
3½
Specific Gravity:
8.1
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
For tellurium and the chemical similarity to nevskite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7726
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7726:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
5a6c545a-f46f-4e56-9c40-1db58d09b0d7
IMA Classification of Telluronevskite
Approved
First published:
2001
Classification of Telluronevskite
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
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 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 |
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Tnvk | 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 Telluronevskite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Steel-grey
Streak:
Black
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN10=63 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Flexible
Cleavage:
Perfect
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{001}
Density:
8.1(2) g/cm3 (Measured) 8.08 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Telluronevskite
Anisotropism:
Moderate,
Bireflectance:
Noticeable in oil, yellowish white to gray.
Reflectivity:
Wavelength | R1 | R2 |
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420nm | 42.5% | 45.5% |
440nm | 44.7% | 46.7% |
460nm | 45.9% | 47.8% |
470nm | 46.6% | 48.5% |
480nm | 46.9% | 49.2% |
500nm | 48.1% | 50.4% |
520nm | 48.5% | 50.5% |
540nm | 48.4% | 51.0% |
546nm | 48.5% | 51.1% |
560nm | 49.4% | 51.6% |
580nm | 49.4% | 51.8% |
589nm | 49.5% | 51.9% |
600nm | 49.7% | 52.0% |
620nm | 50.2% | 52.6% |
640nm | 50.4% | 52.7% |
650nm | 50.5% | 52.8% |
660nm | 50.5% | 52.9% |
680nm | 50.6% | 53.1% |
700nm | 50.8% | 53.2% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 53.2%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
White with yellow tint.
Internal Reflections:
None.
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
Gray to bluish gray.
Chemistry of Telluronevskite
Mindat Formula:
Bi3TeSe2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Telluronevskite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
P3m1
Setting:
P3m1
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.264(6) Å, c = 23.25(3) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 5.453
Unit Cell V:
366.09 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Tabular crystals flattened along [0001].
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0006856 | Telluronevskite | Ridkosil T, Skala R, Johan Z, Srein V (2001) Telluronevskite, Bi3TeSe2, a new mineral European Journal of Mineralogy 13 177-185 | 2001 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.12 Å | (100) |
2.13 Å | (36) |
2.28 Å | (33) |
4.66 Å | (19) |
1.355 Å | (18) |
1.935 Å | (16) |
3.32 Å | (13) |
Comments:
Poruba pod Vihorlatom, Slovakia. The data are from the type description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Type Occurrence of Telluronevskite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Massive aggregates up to 2 mm in diameter and/or individual disseminated tabular crystals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Museum of Bohemian Paradise, Turnov, Czech Republic (593/99) and the Museum of Eastern Slovakia, Košice, Slovak Republic (G 10772).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
A hydrothermal mineral found in quartzite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Řídkošil T, Skála R, Johan Z, Šrein V (2001) Telluronevskite, Bi3TeSe2, a new mineral. European Journal of Mineralogy 13, 177-185
Synonyms of Telluronevskite
Other Language Names for Telluronevskite
Relationship of Telluronevskite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Baksanite | Bi6Te2S3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1 |
Ehrigite | Bi8Te3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Hedleyite | Bi7Te3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Hitachiite | Pb5Bi2Te2S6 | Trig. 3m : P3m1 |
Ingodite | Bi2TeS | Trig. |
Joséite-B | Bi4Te2S | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Kawazulite | Bi2Te2Se | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Paraguanajuatite | Bi2Se3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Pilsenite | Bi4Te3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Skippenite | Bi2TeSe2 | Trig. |
Sulphotsumoite | Bi3Te2S | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1m |
Tellurantimony | Sb2Te3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Tellurobismuthite | Bi2Te3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Tetradymite | Bi2Te2S | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Tsumoite | BiTe | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1m |
Vihorlatite | Bi24Se17Te4 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
12 photos of Telluronevskite associated with Vihorlatite | Bi24Se17Te4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
2.DC.05 | Hedleyite | Bi7Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Ikunolite | Bi4S3 |
2.DC.05 | Ingodite | Bi2TeS |
2.DC.05 | Joséite | Bi4TeS2 |
2.DC.05 | Joséite-A | Bi4TeS2 |
2.DC.05 | Joséite-B | Bi4Te2S |
2.DC.05 | Kawazulite | Bi2Te2Se |
2.DC.05 | Laitakarite | Bi4(Se,S)3 |
2.DC.05 | Nevskite | Bi(Se,S) |
2.DC.05 | Paraguanajuatite | Bi2Se3 |
2.DC.05 | Pilsenite | Bi4Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Skippenite | Bi2TeSe2 |
2.DC.05 | Sulphotsumoite | Bi3Te2S |
2.DC.05 | Tellurantimony | Sb2Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Tellurobismuthite | Bi2Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Tetradymite | Bi2Te2S |
2.DC.05 | Tsumoite | BiTe |
2.DC.05 | Baksanite | Bi6Te2S3 |
2.DC.05 | Joséite-C | Bi16Te3S9 |
2.DC.05 | Protojoséite | Bi3(Te,S)2 |
2.DC.05 | Sztrókayite | Bi3TeS2 |
2.DC.05 | Vihorlatite | Bi24Se17Te4 |
2.DC.05 | UM1983-09-S:BiPbTe | PbBi3S2Te |
2.DC.05 | Hitachiite | Pb5Bi2Te2S6 |
2.DC.05 | Ehrigite | Bi8Te3 |
2.DC.15 | Castaingite | CuMo2S5 |
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.
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References for Telluronevskite
Reference List:
Řídkoil, Tomas, Skála, Roman, Johan, Zdeněk, Šrein, Vladimir (2001) Telluronevskite, Bi3TeSe2, a new mineral. European Journal of Mineralogy, 13 (1) 177-185 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/01/0013-0177
Localities for Telluronevskite
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.
Greece | |
| Voudouris et al. (2010, April) |
Kosovo | |
| Kołodziejczyk et al. (2017) |
Slovakia (TL) | |
| Řídkoil et al. (2001) +1 other reference |
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Quartzite outcrops, Poruba pod Vihorlatom, Michalovce District, Košice Region, Slovakia