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Liveingite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About LiveingiteHide

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George D. Liveing
Formula:
Pb9As13S28
Colour:
Lead gray
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
5.3
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named by R.H. Solly and H. Jackson in 1901 in honor of George Downing Liveing (14 August 1827, Nayland, Suffolk, UK - 26 December 1924), Professor of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, England. The name rathite-II also refers to liveingite.
An Ag-rich, closely related species is argentoliveingite.

Compare interliveingite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2423
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2423:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
2a145404-d0bc-4615-9874-78ec4ed70940

IMA Classification of LiveingiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Pb20As24S56
First published:
1902

Classification of LiveingiteHide

2.HC.05c

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
H : Sulfosalts of SnS archetype
C : With only Pb
3.6.17.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
6 : 2 < Ăž < 2.49
5.6.3

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
6 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Pb alone

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
LivIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of LiveingiteHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Lead gray
Streak:
Chocolate-brown
Hardness:
Hardness:
VHN100=169 - 180 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Density:
5.3 g/cm3 (Measured)    5.43 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of LiveingiteHide

Anisotropism:
Distinct
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1R2
400nm40.0%43.0%
420nm39.3%42.6%
440nm38.6%42.2%
460nm38.0%41.8%
480nm37.4%41.5%
500nm36.9%41.2%
520nm36.3%40.7%
540nm35.6%40.1%
560nm34.9%39.3%
580nm34.2%38.5%
600nm33.6%37.6%
620nm32.8%36.7%
640nm32.1%35.8%
660nm31.3%34.8%
680nm30.6%34.0%
700nm30.0%33.4%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 43.0%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
lead gray
Internal Reflections:
Deep red

Chemistry of LiveingiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Pb9As13S28

Crystallography of LiveingiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2 - Sphenoidal
Space Group:
P21
Setting:
P21
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.94 Å, b = 70.84 Å, c = 8.33 Å
β = 90.13°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.112 : 1 : 0.118
Unit Cell V:
4,685.36 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Twinning:
On {100}. Irregular twin lamellae visible in polished section.
Comment:
Le Bihan (1961) gives the following unit-cell parameters: 8.43, 70.90, 7.91 Å, ÎČ 90.25°.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0009266LiveingiteLe Bihan M T (1961) Structure de la rathite II. Comparaison entre les differentes structures connues de sulfures d'arsenic et de plomb Acta Crystallographica 14 1211-121219610293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.990 Å(100)
4.11 Å(90)
3.423 Å(90)
2.350 Å(90)
2.093 Å(90)
1.931 Å(80)
1.917 Å(80)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])

Type Occurrence of LiveingiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
As crystals, elongated and striated along [001], to 5 cm.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Hydrothermal
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Solly, R.H., Jackson, H. (1902) Liveingite, a new mineral from the Binnenthal. Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society: 11: 239-240.

Synonyms of LiveingiteHide

Other Language Names for LiveingiteHide

Relationship of Liveingite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of this group:
ArgentobaumhaueriteAg1.5Pb22As33.5S72Tric. 1 : P1
ArgentodufrénoysiteAg3Pb26As35S80Tric. 1 : P1
ArgentoliveingiteAg3+xPb36-2xAs51+xS112Tric. 1 : P1
BarikaiteAg3Pb10(Sb8As11)S40Mon. 2/m : P21/b
BaumhaueritePb12As16S36Tric. 1 : P1
BernarlottiitePb6(As5Sb3)S18Tric. 1 : P1
BoscardiniteTlPb4(Sb7As2)S18Tric. 1 : P1
Carducciite(Ag2Sb2)Pb12(As,Sb)16S40Mon. 2/m : P21/b
DekatriasartoriteTlPb58As97S204Mon. 2/m : P21/b
DufrénoysitePb2As2S5Mon. 2 : P21
ÉcrinsiteAgTl3Pb4As11Sb9S36Tric. 1 : P1
EnneasartoriteTl6Pb32As70S140Mon. 2/m : P21/b
GuettarditePb8(Sb0.56As0.44)16S32Mon. 2/m : P21/b
HendekasartoriteTl2Pb48As82S172Mon. 2/m : P21/b
HeptasartoriteTl7Pb22As55S108Mon. 2/m : P21/b
HyrĆĄlitePb8As10Sb6S32Mon. 2 : P21
IncomsartoriteTl6Pb144As246S516Mon. 2/m
InterliveingiteAgPb18As25S56Mon. 2 : P21
ParapierrotiteTlSb5S8Mon. m
PhilrothiteTlAs3S5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
PierrotiteTl2(Sb,As)10S16Orth. mm2 : Pna21
PolloneiteAgPb46As26Sb23S120Mon. 2 : P21
RathiteAg2Pb12-xTlx/2As18+x/2S40Mon. 2/m : P21/b
SartoritePbAs2S4Mon. 2/m : P21/m
Twinnite Pb0.8Tl0.1Sb1.3As0.8S4Mon. 2/m
VeenitePb16Sb9-xAs7+xS40, x ~ 0-0.5Mon. 2 : P21

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
8 photos of Liveingite associated with PyriteFeS2
7 photos of Liveingite associated with JordanitePb14As6S23
6 photos of Liveingite associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
3 photos of Liveingite associated with BaumhaueritePb12As16S36
2 photos of Liveingite associated with SinneriteCu6As4S9
2 photos of Liveingite associated with ArgentoliveingiteAg3+xPb36-2xAs51+xS112
2 photos of Liveingite associated with ArgentobaumhaueriteAg1.5Pb22As33.5S72
1 photo of Liveingite associated with SeligmannitePbCuAsS3
1 photo of Liveingite associated with RealgarAs4S4
1 photo of Liveingite associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.HC.BernarlottiitePb6(As5Sb3)S18Tric. 1 : P1
2.HC.05bArgentobaumhaueriteAg1.5Pb22As33.5S72Tric. 1 : P1
2.HC.05bBaumhaueritePb12As16S36Tric. 1 : P1
2.HC.05dDufrénoysitePb2As2S5Mon. 2 : P21
2.HC.05aGuettarditePb8(Sb0.56As0.44)16S32Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.05fParapierrotiteTlSb5S8Mon. m
2.HC.05fPierrotiteTl2(Sb,As)10S16Orth. mm2 : Pna21
2.HC.05dRathiteAg2Pb12-xTlx/2As18+x/2S40Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.05aSartoritePbAs2S4Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.HC.05aTwinnite Pb0.8Tl0.1Sb1.3As0.8S4Mon. 2/m
2.HC.05dVeenitePb16Sb9-xAs7+xS40, x ~ 0-0.5Mon. 2 : P21
2.HC.05gMarumoitePb32As40S92Mon. 2 : P21
2.HC.05dRathite-IVPbAs2S4
2.HC.05fPhilrothiteTlAs3S5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.05hPolloneiteAgPb46As26Sb23S120Mon. 2 : P21
2.HC.05eHeptasartoriteTl7Pb22As55S108Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.05eHendekasartoriteTl2Pb48As82S172Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.05eÉcrinsiteAgTl3Pb4As11Sb9S36Tric. 1 : P1
2.HC.05bBaumhauerite II
2.HC.05cArgentoliveingiteAg3+xPb36-2xAs51+xS112Tric. 1 : P1
2.HC.05eIncomsartoriteTl6Pb144As246S516Mon. 2/m
2.HC.05dArgentodufrénoysiteAg3Pb26As35S80Tric. 1 : P1
2.HC.05aHyrĆĄlitePb8As10Sb6S32Mon. 2 : P21
2.HC.05eDekatriasartoriteTlPb58As97S204Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.10aFĂŒlöppitePb3Sb8S15Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.HC.10cHeteromorphitePb7Sb8S19Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.HC.10bPlagionitePb5Sb8S17Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.HC.10dRayitePb8(Ag,Tl)2Sb8S21Mon.
2.HC.10dSemseyitePb9Sb8S21Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.HC.15BoulangeritePb5Sb4S11Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.15FalkmanitePb3Sb2S6Mon.
2.HC.20RobinsonitePb4Sb6S13Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.HC.25MoëloitePb6Sb6S14(S3)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 2
2.HC.30DadsonitePb23Sb25S60ClTric. 1 : P1
2.HC.35OwyheeiteAg3Pb10Sb11S28Mon. 2/m
2.HC.35ZoubekiteAgPb4Sb4S10Orth.
2.HC.40ParasterryiteAg4Pb20Sb14As10S58Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HC.50LopatkaitePb5Sb3AsS11Mon. 2/m : P21/b

Other InformationHide

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 LiveingiteHide

References for LiveingiteHide

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Localities for LiveingiteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- 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.
Chile
 
  • Arica y Parinacota
    • Parinacota Province
      • Ticnamar area
Gröpper et al. (1991) +1 other reference
France
 
  • Provence-Alpes-CĂŽte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice
        • PĂ©one
R. Pierrot
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara County
    • Certeju de Sus
Dincă et al. (2022)
Spain
 
  • Castile and Leon
    • LeĂłn
      • CrĂ©menes
Crespo et al. (2000)
Switzerland (TL)
 
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
        • FĂ€ld
Bull Min 85 (1962) +1 other reference
Dan Topa
 
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