Bowieite
| Bowieite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Sulfide mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Rh2S3 |
| Strunz classification | 2.DB.15 |
| Dana classification | 2.11.12.1 |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Identification | |
| Color | Pale-gray to Pale gray-brown |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Diaphaneity | Opaque |
| References | [1] |
Bowieiteis arhodium-iridium-platinumsulfide mineral(Rh,Ir,Pt)2S3,found in platinum-alloy nuggets fromGoodnews Bay, Alaska.[2][3][1]It was named (by theIMAin 1984) after the British scientistStanley Bowie(1917–2008), in recognition of his work on identification of opaqueminerals.[4]
The mineral crystallizes in theorthorhombic crystal system(space groupPbcn).[5]
References
[edit]- ^abMindat.org
- ^Handbook of Mineralogy - Bowieite
- ^Webmineral - Bowieite
- ^http:// timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article4915907.eceThe Times, 10 Oct 2008, p81
- ^Parthé, E.; Hohnke, E.; Hulliger, F. (1 November 1967). "A new structure type with octahedron pairs for Rh2S3,Rh2Se3and Ir2S3".Acta Crystallographica.23(5): 832–840.Bibcode:1967AcCry..23..832P.doi:10.1107/S0365110X67003767.
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