Joséite
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About Joséite
Formula:
Bi4TeS2
Colour:
Silver-white, tarnishing to lead-grey
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
8.10 - 8.4
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named for the Type Locality, San José, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2115
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2115:5
Classification of Joséite
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
Dana 7th ed.:
2.6.2.1
2.6.2.1
2 : SULFIDES
6 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 4:3
2 : SULFIDES
6 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 4:3
3.7.30
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
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
Physical Properties of Joséite
Metallic
Colour:
Silver-white, tarnishing to lead-grey
Streak:
Grey
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=40 - 87 - Vickers
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Flexible
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {0001}! Flexible
Perfect on {0001}! Flexible
Fracture:
Micaceous
Density:
8.10 - 8.4 g/cm3 (Measured) 8.23 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Joséite
Type:
Uniaxial
Anisotropism:
Distinct
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) |
|---|---|
| 8nm | 8-54% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 8-54%.
Colour in reflected light:
White
Chemistry of Joséite
Mindat Formula:
Bi4TeS2
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Joséite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Setting:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.25 Å, c = 39.77 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 9.358
Unit Cell V:
622.11 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.4 Å | (20) |
| 3.62 Å | (20) |
| 3.31 Å | (10) |
| 3.08 Å | (100) |
| 2.58 Å | (20) |
| 2.24 Å | (50) |
| 2.11 Å | (50) |
| 2.06 Å | (10) |
| 1.973 Å | (10) |
| 1.899 Å | (20) |
| 1.824 Å | (5) |
| 1.784 Å | (5) |
| 1.749 Å | (30) |
| 1.658 Å | (10) |
| 1.621 Å | (5) |
| 1.542 Å | (30) |
| 1.413 Å | (20) |
| 1.349 Å | (30) |
| 1.305 Å | (10) |
| 1.249 Å | (20) |
| 1.225 Å | (5) |
| 1.213 Å | (20) |
| 1.180 Å | (5) |
| 1.047 Å | (5) |
| 1.029 Å | (10) |
| 1.008 Å | (20) |
| 0.985 Å | (5) |
| 0.959 Å | (10) |
| 0.946 Å | (10) |
| 0.910 Å | (5) |
| 0.8375 Å | (20) |
| 0.8180 Å | (20) |
Comments:
ICDD 12-735
Synonyms of Joséite
Other Language Names for Joséite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Joséite associated with Native Bismuth | Bi |
| 5 photos of Joséite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 4 photos of Joséite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 3 photos of Joséite associated with Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Joséite associated with Eulytine | Bi4(SiO4)3 |
| 1 photo of Joséite associated with Native Gold | Au |
| 1 photo of Joséite associated with Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.DC.05 | Laitakarite | Bi4(Se,S)3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Paraguanajuatite | Bi2Se3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Telluronevskite | Bi3TeSe2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Hedleyite | Bi7Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Hitachiite | Pb5Bi2Te2S6 |
| 2.DC.05 | Tellurantimony | Sb2Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Tellurobismuthite | Bi2Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Joséite-A | Bi4TeS2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Joséite-B | Bi4Te2S |
| 2.DC.05 | Nevskite | Bi(Se,S) |
| 2.DC.05 | Tetradymite | Bi2Te2S |
| 2.DC.05 | Protojoséite | Bi3(Te,S)2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Skippenite | Bi2TeSe2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Kawazulite | Bi2Te2Se |
| 2.DC.05 | UM1983-09-S:BiPbTe | PbBi3S2Te |
| 2.DC.05 | Pilsenite | Bi4Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Sztrókayite | Bi3TeS2 |
| 2.DC.05 | Baksanite | Bi6Te2S3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Joséite-C | Bi16Te3S9 |
| 2.DC.05 | Vihorlatite | Bi24Se17Te4 |
| 2.DC.05 | Tsumoite | BiTe |
| 2.DC.05 | Ikunolite | Bi4S3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Ehrigite | Bi8Te3 |
| 2.DC.05 | Ingodite | Bi2TeS |
| 2.DC.05 | Sulphotsumoite | Bi3Te2S |
| 2.DC.15 | Castaingite | CuMo2S5 |
Fluorescence of Joséite
Not fluorescent in UV
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 Joséite
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References for Joséite
Reference List:
Bayliss, Peter (1991) Crystal chemistry and crystallography of some minerals in the tetradymite group. American Mineralogist, 76 (1-2) 257-265
Localities for Joséite
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The 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Hooke (1971) +1 other reference |
| Lawrence et al. (1962) |
| Clissold (2007) +1 other reference | |
| Qld Dept of Mines +1 other reference |
| part of list University of Queensland |
| Bottrill et al. (2008) |
| Burchard (1977) |
| Simpson Mineral Collection of the ... |
| Mueller +3 other references |
Austria | |
| Pichler (2009) |
| Pichler (2009) |
| Pichler (2009) |
| Pichler (2009) | |
| Pichler (2009) | |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) | |
| Strasser (1989) |
Bolivia | |
| Wilson (2001) |
| 2cm crystals! Several analytical ... +1 other reference |
Brazil | |
| Kenngoth 1853 |
| João Adauto Souza Neto (2001) +1 other reference |
Bulgaria | |
| Singer et al. (2008) |
Canada | |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
| Cook et al. (2007) |
| - (2005) | |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
| Dana's New Mineralogy +1 other reference |
| Dennis (1987) |
| F. R. Ploeger (1980) |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
China | |
| Xiangping Gu et al. (2001) +1 other reference |
| Junwu Lu and Yuanfa Xia (2001) |
| www.minsocam.org (2009) |
| Zhixia Pei et al. (2004) +1 other reference |
| Liu (2017) |
| Zailin Zeng et al. (2011) |
| Tong Pan and Fengyue Sun (2003) +1 other reference |
| Yuchuan Chen et al. (1994) +3 other references |
| Fuquan Yang et al. (2010) |
Czech Republic | |
| Zachariáš et al. (1997) |
| Litochleb et al. (2011) | |
| Breiter K. |
| Kuttna +1 other reference |
| Malec et al. (2013) |
| Litochleb (jz. Čechy) |
| Zachariáš et al. (2009) |
| Litochleb J.: Zlatonosné žíly v ... |
| Malec et al. (2013) |
| Hybler et al. (2016) |
Egypt | |
| Helmy et al. (1995) |
Finland | |
| Kinnunen |
France | |
| Chauris (2014) |
Hungary | |
| Koch (1985) +1 other reference |
Iran | |
| Nezafatis (2006) |
Italy | |
| Senesi et al. (2025) |
Japan | |
| Mitsubishi Corporation mineral ... |
| XRD confirmation by Hori Mineralogy |
| Am. Min. 75:434-435 (1990) | |
| Shimizu et al (1999) |
| Nagashima et al. (2016) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Spiridonov (1982) |
| Baibatsha et al. (2015) +1 other reference |
Kosovo | |
| Kołodziejczyk et al. (2015) +1 other reference |
Morocco | |
| Y. Moëlo : "Compte-rendu de la ... |
New Zealand | |
| Rabone (1977) |
Norway | |
| Karup-Møller (1973) +1 other reference |
Pakistan | |
| AKHTER et al. (2014) |
Poland | |
| Siuda (2001) |
| Mochnacka et al. (2015) |
| Domań +3 other references |
| Mochnacka et al. (2015) +1 other reference |
Portugal | |
| Antunes et al. (2010) +1 other reference |
Romania | |
| Szakáll et al. (2010) |
Russia | |
| Eremin +3 other references |
| www.igem.ru (2001) |
| Parada et al. (2012, August) |
| Чернявский et al. (2013) |
| Grant et al. (2001) |
| Simanenko (2006) +1 other reference | |
| Gvozdev et al. (2016) |
| Grebennikova et al. (2023) | |
| Gvozdev (2001) +1 other reference |
| Kazachenko et al. (2013) |
| Ivashchenko et al. (2011, September) |
| Simon et al. (1997) |
| Redin et al. (2015) |
| Redin et al. (2015) | |
| Lyubimtseva et al. (2018) +1 other reference |
| Prokofiev et al. (2010) | |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra (1986) |
| Bálintová T. et al. (Slovakia) |
| Bacsó |
| Koděra (1986) |
South Africa | |
| Malcolm Southwood (2002) |
| S.M.C. Verryn et al (1991) |
South Korea | |
| Econ Geol 92 (1997) |
Spain | |
| Tornos et al. (1998) |
| Romero Silva +3 other references |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
| Minero (2014) |
Sweden | |
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| Wagner et al. (2001) |
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Switzerland | |
| Schweizer Strahler |
UK | |
| Golley et al. (1995) |
| Cooper et al. (1990) +2 other references |
| Stanley et al. (1982) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| Rombach et al. (2002, October) |
| Ream (2004) |
| Ream (2004) | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| www.pnwfm.org (2006) |
Uzbekistan | |
| Сайитов et al. (2023) |
| Ashirov et al. (2023) |
| Belakovskiy (2003) +2 other references |
Caldbeck Fells Mining Region, Cumbria, England, UK