Scotlandite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Scotlandite
Formula:
PbSO3
Colour:
Pale yellow, greyish-white, colourless, white
Lustre:
Adamantine, Resinous, Pearly
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
6.37
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after the country of Scotland, United Kingdom, which includes the discovery locality.
A very rare lead sulphite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3597
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3597:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a96a0f62-2bc5-46c1-9c97-30b7b52169db
IMA Classification of Scotlandite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Pb(S4+O3)
First published:
1984
Classification of Scotlandite
4.JE.20
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
E : Sulfites
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
E : Sulfites
Dana 7th ed.:
34.1.1.2
34.1.1.2
34 : SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES
1 : A(XO3)
34 : SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES
1 : A(XO3)
27.1.2
27 : Sulphites, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
1 : Sulphites
27 : Sulphites, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
1 : Sulphites
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 |
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Sct | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Scotlandite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
---|---|---|
Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Scotlandite
Adamantine, Resinous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
pearly on cleavages.
Colour:
Pale yellow, greyish-white, colourless, white
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect along {100} and good along {010}
Perfect along {100} and good along {010}
Density:
6.37 g/cm3 (Measured) 6.40 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Scotlandite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.950 - 2.035 nβ = 2.000 - 2.040 nγ = 2.085 - 2.100
2V:
Measured: 35° , Calculated: 38°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.135
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High
Dispersion:
r < v strong
Chemistry of Scotlandite
Mindat Formula:
PbSO3
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Scotlandite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/m
Setting:
P21/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.505(2) Å, b = 5.333(2) Å, c = 6.405(2) Å
β = 106.24(3)°
β = 106.24(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.845 : 1 : 1.201
Unit Cell V:
147.74 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Acicular, prismatic, chisel-shaped (elongated along c-axis), bladed, with a tendency to form radiating clusters.
Crystal Structure
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0015703 | Scotlandite | Pertlik F, Zemann J (1985) The crystal structure of scotlandite, PbSO3 Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 34 289-295 | 1985 | Susanna mine, Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.99 Å | (10) |
3.25 Å | (8) |
3.38 Å | (7) |
2.66 Å | (7) |
2.56 Å | (5) |
2.24 Å | (5) |
2.01 Å | (5) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Scotlandite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Crystals in vuggy anglesite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Institut fur Geowissenschaften (Mineralogie), Universitat Salzburg, Akademiestrasse 26, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Institut fur Mineralogie und Kristallchemie, Universitat Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-7000 Stuttgart 80, Germany.
British Museum (Natur
Institut fur Mineralogie und Kristallchemie, Universitat Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-7000 Stuttgart 80, Germany.
British Museum (Natur
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Paar, W.H., Braithwaite, R.S.W., Chen, T.T., Keller, P. (1984) A new mineral, scotlandite (PbSO3) from Leadhills, Scotland; the first naturally occurring sulfite. Mineralogical Magazine: 48: 283-288.
Synonyms of Scotlandite
Other Language Names for Scotlandite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
8 photos of Scotlandite associated with Leadhillite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
7 photos of Scotlandite associated with Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
7 photos of Scotlandite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
6 photos of Scotlandite associated with Susannite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Fassinaite | Pb2(S2O3)(CO3) |
4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Cerussite | PbCO3 |
4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Mattheddleite | Pb5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5(Cl,OH) |
2 photos of Scotlandite associated with Galena | PbS |
1 photo of Scotlandite associated with Covellite | CuS |
1 photo of Scotlandite associated with Lanarkite | Pb2(SO4)O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.JE.X | Albertiniite | Fe2+(SO3) · 3H2O |
4.JE. | Mikenewite | Mn2+(S4+O3) · 3H2O |
4.JE. | Vanpeltite | (Mo2O5)(S4+O3) · 4H2O |
4.JE.05 | Gravegliaite | Mn2+SO3 · 3H2O |
4.JE.05 | Fleisstalite | FeSO3 · 3H2O |
4.JE.10 | Hannebachite | CaSO3 · H2O |
4.JE.15 | Orschallite | Ca3(SO3)2(SO4) · 12H2O |
4.JE.25 | Kollerite | (NH4)2Fe3+(SO3)2(OH) · H2O |
Fluorescence of Scotlandite
yellow under LW 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 Scotlandite
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References for Scotlandite
Reference List:
Paar, W. H., Braithwaite, R. S. W., Chen, T. T., Keller, P. (1984) A new mineral, scotlandite (PbSO3) from Leadhills, Scotland; the first naturally occurring sulphite. Mineralogical Magazine, 48 (347) 283-288 doi:10.1180/minmag.1984.048.347.15
Paar, W. H., Braithwaite, R. S. W., Chen, T. T., Keller, P. (1984) A new mineral, scotlandite (PbSO3) from Leadhills, Scotland; the first naturally occurring sulphite. Mineralogical Magazine, 48 (347) 283-288 doi:10.1180/minmag.1984.048.347.15
Pertlik, F., Zemann, J. (1985) The crystal structure of scotlandite, PbSO3. TMPM Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 34 (3) 289-295 doi:10.1007/bf01082968
Dunn, Pete J., Fleischer, Michael, Langley, Richard H., Shigley, James E., Zilczer, Janet A. (1985) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 70 (7-8) 871-881
Localities for Scotlandite
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).
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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Grundmann et al. (2018) |
| Grundmann et al. (2018) |
Australia | |
| Con Constantinides collection |
France | |
| Martine & Pierre Valverde collection +1 other reference |
| Sarp (1984) +1 other reference |
Germany | |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Walenta (1992) |
| 70. +1 other reference |
Italy | |
| Rocchetti et al. (2012) |
Rocchetti et al. (2012) +1 other reference | |
Namibia | |
| Gebhard (1999) +1 other reference |
Russia | |
| Voloshin A.V. et al. (1986) |
UK | |
| |
| - (2006) |
- (2006) | |
Green (1989) +3 other references | |
Neall et al. (2006) +2 other references | |
Green (1989) +2 other references | |
Stanley et al. (1991) | |
| Briscoe et al. (2008) |
| Peter J. Briscoe et al. (2021) |
| Steve Rust |
| S Rust collection |
Paar et al. (1984) | |
| |
S.Rust Collection | |
S.Rust Collection | |
| S. Rust collection |
| Minerals of Machen Quarry |
USA | |
| Rruff project single crystal XRD. |
| Raman analyzed at the University of ... |
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