Zuktamrurite
A valid IMA mineral species
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Zuk-Tamrur cliff, Israel
Formula:
FeP2
Specific Gravity:
5.003 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for Zuk-Tamrur cliff (Dead Sea) located nearby the type locality.
Marcasite structure type. The P analogue of seinäjokite and (at least to some extent) of löllingite.
The most P-rich phosphide in nature.
The most P-rich phosphide in nature.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
46047
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46047:5
IMA Classification of Zuktamrurite
Approved
Approval year:
2013
First published:
2019
Type description reference:
Britvin, Sergey N., Murashko, Mikhail N., Vapnik, Yevgeny, Polekhovsky, Yury S., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Vereshchagin, Oleg S., Vlasenko, Natalia S., Shilovskikh, Vladimir V., Zaitsev, Anatoly N. (2019) Zuktamrurite, FeP2, a new mineral, the phosphide analogue of löllingite, FeAs2. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 46 (4) 361-369 doi:10.1007/s00269-018-1008-4
Classification of Zuktamrurite
1.BD.
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
B : Metallic Carbides, Silicides, Nitrides, Phosphides and Hydrides
D : Phosphides
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
B : Metallic Carbides, Silicides, Nitrides, Phosphides and Hydrides
D : Phosphides
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zuk | 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 Zuktamrurite
Transparency:
Opaque
Comment:
Hardness could not be measured due to severe fracturing of the type material.
Tenacity:
Brittle
Density:
5.003 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Zuktamrurite
Anisotropism:
Distinct; bluish colours
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) | R2 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 400nm | 49.82% | 52.53% |
| 420nm | 48.92% | 51.83% |
| 440nm | 48.16% | 51.21% |
| 460nm | 47.48% | 50.56% |
| 470nm | 47.20% | 50.40% |
| 480nm | 46.91% | 50.16% |
| 500nm | 46.66% | 49.75% |
| 520nm | 46.44% | 49.45% |
| 540nm | 46.27% | 49.20% |
| 546nm | 46.23% | 49.16% |
| 560nm | 46.17% | 49.02% |
| 580nm | 46.15% | 48.95% |
| 589nm | 46.16% | 48.97% |
| 600nm | 46.16% | 48.98% |
| 620nm | 46.22% | 49.11% |
| 640nm | 46.27% | 49.25% |
| 650nm | 46.40% | 49.40% |
| 660nm | 46.47% | 49.52% |
| 680nm | 46.74% | 49.75% |
| 700nm | 47.04% | 50.01% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 52.53%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
White with a distinct bluish tint
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Zuktamrurite
Mindat Formula:
FeP2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Zuktamrurite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnnm
Setting:
Pnnm
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.9276(6) Å, b = 5.6460(7) Å, c = 2.8174(4) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.873 : 1 : 0.499
Unit Cell V:
78.38 ų
Z:
2
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.713 Å | (61) |
| 2.823 Å | (30) |
| 2.450 Å | (36) |
| 2.446 Å | (100) |
| 1.849 Å | (32) |
| 1.762 Å | (55) |
| 1.577 Å | (27) |
| 1.565 Å | (29) |
Reference:
Britvin, Sergey N., Murashko, Mikhail N., Vapnik, Yevgeny, Polekhovsky, Yury S., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Vereshchagin, Oleg S., Vlasenko, Natalia S., Shilovskikh, Vladimir V., Zaitsev, Anatoly N. (2019) Zuktamrurite, FeP2, a new mineral, the phosphide analogue of löllingite, FeAs2. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 46 (4) 361-369 doi:10.1007/s00269-018-1008-4
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
| 51 : Pyrometamorphic minerals (see also #54 and #56) | <0.36 |
Type Occurrence of Zuktamrurite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Grains up to 50 µm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the collections of the Mineralogical Museum of the Department of Mineralogy, St Petersburg State University, St Petersburg, Russia, catalogue number 19607.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Pyrometamorphic rocks are affected by severe retrograde alteration involving low-temperature hydrothermal processes and supergene weathering.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Britvin, Sergey N., Murashko, Mikhail N., Vapnik, Yevgeny, Polekhovsky, Yury S., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Vereshchagin, Oleg S., Vlasenko, Natalia S., Shilovskikh, Vladimir V., Zaitsev, Anatoly N. (2019) Zuktamrurite, FeP2, a new mineral, the phosphide analogue of löllingite, FeAs2. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 46 (4) 361-369 doi:10.1007/s00269-018-1008-4
Synonyms of Zuktamrurite
Other Language Names for Zuktamrurite
German:Zuktamrurit
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 1.BD. | Murashkoite | FeP |
| 1.BD. | Orishchinite | Ni2P |
| 1.BD. | Nickolayite | FeMoP |
| 1.BD. | Grammatikopoulosite | NiVP |
| 1.BD. | Negevite | NiP2 |
| 1.BD. | Halamishite | Ni5P4 |
| 1.BD. | Transjordanite | Ni2P |
| 1.BD.05 | Nickelphosphide | (Ni,Fe)3P |
| 1.BD.05 | Schreibersite | (Fe,Ni)3P |
| 1.BD.10 | Barringerite | (Fe,Ni)2P |
| 1.BD.10 | Monipite | MoNiP |
| 1.BD.15 | Allabogdanite | (Fe,Ni)2P |
| 1.BD.15 | Florenskyite | FeTiP |
| 1.BD.15 | Andreyivanovite | FeCrP |
| 1.BD.20 | Melliniite | (Ni,Fe)4P |
| 1.BD.35 | Nazarovite | Ni12P5 |
| 1.BD.45 | Polekhovskyite | MoNiP2 |
| 1.BD.50 | Tsikourasite | Mo3Ni2P1+x |
| 1.BD.60 | Badengzhuite | TiP |
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 Zuktamrurite
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References for Zuktamrurite
Reference List:
Williams, P. A., Hatert, F., Pasero, M., Mills, S. J. (2014) New minerals and nomenclature modifications approved in 2014, CNMNC Newsletter No 19. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (1) 165-170 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.1.12
Britvin, Sergey N., Murashko, Mikhail N., Vapnik, Yevgeny, Polekhovsky, Yury S., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Vereshchagin, Oleg S., Vlasenko, Natalia S., Shilovskikh, Vladimir V., Zaitsev, Anatoly N. (2019) Zuktamrurite, FeP2, a new mineral, the phosphide analogue of löllingite, FeAs2. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 46 (4) 361-369 doi:10.1007/s00269-018-1008-4
Localities for Zuktamrurite
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- 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.
Israel (TL) | |
| Williams et al. (2014) +2 other references |
Jordan | |
| Vereshchagin et al. (2024) |
| Galuskin et al. (2023) |
Middle East | |
| Vapnik et al. (2014) |
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