| Grațianite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | sulfide |
| Formula (repeating unit) | MnBi2S4 |
| IMA symbol | Gți |
| Strunz classification | 2.HA.20 |
| Crystal system | monoclinic |
| Crystal class | 2/m prismatic |
| Space group | C2/m |
| Unit cell | a = 12.677(3) Å, b = 3.9140(8) Å, c = 14.758(3) Å β = 115.31(3)° |
| Identification | |
| Color | grey |
| Luster | metallic |
| Diaphaneity | opaque |
| Density | 6.031 (measured) g/cm |
| Solubility | insoluble |
Grațianite is a mineral with the chemical formula MnBi2S4 and the IMA symbol Gți.
It was first identified in 2014, being found in Băița in Bihor County, Romania.
It is being investigated as having applications in energy-efficient data storage.
References
- ^ https://www.mindat.org/min-45962.html. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Ciobanu, Cristiana Liana; Brugger, Joel; Cook, Nigel John; Mills, Stuart J.; Elliott, Peter; Damian, Gheorghe Stefan; Damian, Floarea (2014-05-01). "Gratianite, MnBi2S4, a new mineral from the Baita Bihor skarn, Romania". American Mineralogist. 99 (5–6): 1163–1170. doi:10.2138/am.2014.4836. ISSN 0003-004X. S2CID 101208944.
- www.ETEnergyworld.com. "JNCASR team identifies mineral with potential for energy-efficient data storage - ET EnergyWorld". ETEnergyworld.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- "Scientists uncover unique properties in a multiferroic material potential for energy-efficient data storage | Department Of Science & Technology". dst.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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