Fizélyite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Fizélyite
Sándor Fizély
Formula:
Ag5Pb14Sb21S48
In an "Ag-excess fizélyite", Yang et al. (2009) found an additional Ag site (Ag2) with ~21% site occupancy; the formula is Ag5.94Pb13.74Sb20.84S48. This formula actually probably corresponds to ramdohrite.
Colour:
Lead grey to steel gray
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
5.56
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
After Sándor Fizély (1856–1918), Hungarian mining engineer, who discovered the mineral.
Type Locality:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1554
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1554:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
d4f79efe-bb49-4c14-a481-559aa402d442
IMA Classification of Fizélyite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Ag5Pb14Sb21S48
First published:
1923
Classification of Fizélyite
2.JB.40a
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
J : Sulfosalts of PbS archetype
B : Galena derivatives, with Pb
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
J : Sulfosalts of PbS archetype
B : Galena derivatives, with Pb
Dana 7th ed.:
3.4.15.8
3.4.15.8
3 : SULFOSALTS
4 : ø = 3
3 : SULFOSALTS
4 : ø = 3
5.7.27
5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
7 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Pb and other metals
5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
7 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Pb and other metals
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Fiz | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Fiz | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
Physical Properties of Fizélyite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Lead grey to steel gray
Streak:
Dark grey
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Very brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
On {101}, quality not stated.
On {101}, quality not stated.
Density:
5.56 g/cm3 (Measured) 5.224 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Fizélyite
Anisotropism:
Without distinct color effects
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 400nm | 41.6% | 48.3% |
| 420nm | 40.6% | 47.4% |
| 440nm | 39.6% | 46.5% |
| 460nm | 39.3% | 46.1% |
| 480nm | 39.0% | 45.8% |
| 500nm | 38.8% | 45.6% |
| 520nm | 38.4% | 45.2% |
| 540nm | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| 560nm | 37.8% | 44.5% |
| 580nm | 37.4% | 43.8% |
| 600nm | 36.9% | 43.2% |
| 620nm | 36.3% | 42.4% |
| 640nm | 35.6% | 41.4% |
| 660nm | 34.8% | 40.3% |
| 680nm | 34.0% | 39.0% |
| 700nm | 33.0% | 37.8% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 48.3%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Chemistry of Fizélyite
Mindat Formula:
Ag5Pb14Sb21S48
In an "Ag-excess fizélyite", Yang et al. (2009) found an additional Ag site (Ag2) with ~21% site occupancy; the formula is Ag5.94Pb13.74Sb20.84S48. This formula actually probably corresponds to ramdohrite.
In an "Ag-excess fizélyite", Yang et al. (2009) found an additional Ag site (Ag2) with ~21% site occupancy; the formula is Ag5.94Pb13.74Sb20.84S48. This formula actually probably corresponds to ramdohrite.
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Fizélyite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 13.21 Å, b = 19.27 Å, c = 8.68 Å
β = 90.4°
β = 90.4°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.686 : 1 : 0.45
Unit Cell V:
2,209.50 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Small, deeply striated prisms without terminal faces. Ropey bent and twisted laths. Terminated crystals from Van Silver mine, Canada.
Twinning:
On {010} with two sets of polysynthetic twins parallel to [001] and {001}
Comment:
Space Group: P21/n. Pseudo-orthorhombic.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.34 Å | (10) |
| 3.49 Å | (5) |
| 2.96 Å | (5) |
| 2.89 Å | (5) |
| 3.80 Å | (4) |
| 2.80 Å | (3) |
| 2.77 Å | (3) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Geological Setting:
Hydrothermal veins
Type Occurrence of Fizélyite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest, Hungary, A85134.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Krenner, J., Loczka, J. (1923) Fizélyit, egy új magyar ezüstérc. Matematikai és Természettudományi Értesitö: 40: 18-21.
Synonyms of Fizélyite
Other Language Names for Fizélyite
Relationship of Fizélyite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
| Andreadiniite | CuHgAg7Pb7Sb24S48 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Arsenquatrandorite | Ag17.6Pb12.8Sb38.1As11.5S96 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Aschamalmite | Pb6-3xBi2+xS9 | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Clino-oscarkempffite | Ag15Pb6Sb21Bi18S72 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Erzwiesite | Ag8Pb12Bi16S40 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm |
| Eskimoite | Ag7Pb10Bi15S36 | Mon. |
| Gustavite | AgPbBi3S6 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
| Heyrovskýite | Pb6Bi2S9 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm |
| Holubite | Ag3Pb6(Sb8Bi3)S24 | Mon. 2/m |
| Jasrouxite | Ag16Pb4(Sb24As16)S72 | Tric. 1 : P1 |
| Lasmanisite | Ag12Pb13Mn11Sb44S96 | Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21 |
| Lillianite | Pb3-2xAgxBi2+xS6 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
| Menchettiite | AgPb2.40Mn1.60Sb3As2S12 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Oscarkempffite | Ag10Pb4(Sb17Bi9)S48 | Orth. mm2 |
| Ourayite | Ag3Pb4Bi5S13 | Orth. |
| Oyonite | Ag3Mn2Pb4Sb7As4S24 | Mon. 2/m |
| Quatrandorite | AgPbSb3S6 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Ramdohrite | Pb5.9Fe0.1Mn0.1In0.1Cd0.2Ag2.8Sb10.8S24 | Mon. 2/m |
| Roshchinite | Ag19Pb10Sb51S96 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma |
| Schirmerite | PbAgBi3S6 - Pb3Ag1.5Bi3.5S9 | Orth. |
| Senandorite | AgPbSb3S6 | Orth. mm2 : Pmn21 |
| Staročeskéite | Ag0.70Pb1.60(Bi1.35Sb1.35)Σ2.70S6 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm |
| Terrywallaceite | AgPb(Sb,Bi)3S6 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Treasurite | Ag7Pb6Bi15S32 | Mon. |
| Uchucchacuaite | AgMnPb3Sb5S12 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmm |
| Ustarasite | Pb(Bi,Sb)6S10 (?) | |
| Vikingite | Ag5Pb8Bi13S30 | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Xilingolite | Pb3Bi2S6 | Mon. |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 43 photos of Fizélyite associated with Semseyite | Pb9Sb8S21 |
| 34 photos of Fizélyite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 33 photos of Fizélyite associated with Plumosite | |
| 32 photos of Fizélyite associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
| 29 photos of Fizélyite associated with Boulangerite | Pb5Sb4S11 |
| 26 photos of Fizélyite associated with Sphärosiderite | FeCO3 |
| 19 photos of Fizélyite associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 15 photos of Fizélyite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 15 photos of Fizélyite associated with Tennantite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S |
| 15 photos of Fizélyite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.JB. | Senandorite | AgPbSb3S6 |
| 2.JB. | Oscarkempffite | Ag10Pb4(Sb17Bi9)S48 |
| 2.JB. | Chukotkaite | AgPb7Sb5S15 |
| 2.JB. | Arsenquatrandorite | Ag17.6Pb12.8Sb38.1As11.5S96 |
| 2.JB. | Clino-oscarkempffite | Ag15Pb6Sb21Bi18S72 |
| 2.JB. | Andreadiniite | CuHgAg7Pb7Sb24S48 |
| 2.JB. | Ginelfite | Ag2(Ag0.5Fe)TlPb23.5(Sb,As)33.5S76 |
| 2.JB. | Lazerckerite | Ag3.75Pb4.50(Sb7.75Bi4)S24 |
| 2.JB. | Lasmanisite | Ag12Pb13Mn11Sb44S96 |
| 2.JB. | Montpelvouxite | AgPb16Sb27As18S84 |
| 2.JB. | Selenojunoite | Cu2Pb3Bi8Se16 |
| 2.JB.05 | Diaphorite | Ag3Pb2Sb3S8 |
| 2.JB.10 | Cosalite | Pb2Bi2S5 |
| 2.JB.15 | Freieslebenite | AgPbSbS3 |
| 2.JB.15 | Marrite | AgPbAsS3 |
| 2.JB.20 | Cannizzarite | Pb48Bi56S132 |
| 2.JB.20 | Wittite | Pb9Bi12(S,Se)27 |
| 2.JB.25a | Junoite | Cu2Pb3Bi8(S,Se)16 |
| 2.JB.25i | Neyite | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
| 2.JB.25c | Nordströmite | CuPb3Bi7(Se4S10) |
| 2.JB.25g | Nuffieldite | Cu1.4Pb2.4Bi2.4Sb0.2S7 |
| 2.JB.25d | Proudite | CuPb7.5Bi9.33(S,Se)22 |
| 2.JB.25h | Weibullite | Pb5Bi8Se7S11 |
| 2.JB.25b | Felbertalite | Cu2Pb6Bi8S19 |
| 2.JB.25j | Rouxelite | Cu2HgPb23Sb27S65.5 |
| 2.JB.25f | Ángelaite | Cu2AgPbBiS4 |
| 2.JB.25i | Cuproneyite | Cu7Pb27Bi25S68 |
| 2.JB.30a | Geocronite | Pb14Sb6S23 |
| 2.JB.30a | Jordanite | Pb14As6S23 |
| 2.JB.30b | Kirkiite | Pb10Bi3As3S19 |
| 2.JB.30c | Tsugaruite | Pb28As15S50Cl |
| 2.JB.30a | Marcobaldiite | Pb12(Sb3As2Bi)Σ6S21 |
| 2.JB.30a | Arsenmarcobaldiite | Pb12(As3.2Sb2.8)Σ6S21 |
| 2.JB.35c | Pillaite | Pb9Sb10S23ClO0.5 |
| 2.JB.35a | Zinkenite | Pb9Sb22S42 |
| 2.JB.35b | Scainiite | Pb14Sb30S54O5 |
| 2.JB.35d | Pellouxite | (Cu,Ag)Pb10Sb12S27O(Cl,S)0.6 |
| 2.JB.35f | Tubulite | Ag2Pb22Sb20S53 |
| 2.JB.35e | Chovanite | Pb15-2xSb14+2xS36Ox (x ~ 0.2) |
| 2.JB.40b | Aschamalmite | Pb6-3xBi2+xS9 |
| 2.JB.40a | Bursaite | Pb5Bi4S11 (?) |
| 2.JB.40b | Eskimoite | Ag7Pb10Bi15S36 |
| 2.JB.40a | Gustavite | AgPbBi3S6 |
| 2.JB.40a | Lillianite | Pb3-2xAgxBi2+xS6 |
| 2.JB.40c | Ourayite | Ag3Pb4Bi5S13 |
| 2.JB.40a | Ramdohrite | Pb5.9Fe0.1Mn0.1In0.1Cd0.2Ag2.8Sb10.8S24 |
| 2.JB.40a | Roshchinite | Ag19Pb10Sb51S96 |
| 2.JB.40d | Schirmerite | PbAgBi3S6 - Pb3Ag1.5Bi3.5S9 |
| 2.JB.40a | Treasurite | Ag7Pb6Bi15S32 |
| 2.JB.40a | Uchucchacuaite | AgMnPb3Sb5S12 |
| 2.JB.40e | Ustarasite | Pb(Bi,Sb)6S10 (?) |
| 2.JB.40a | Vikingite | Ag5Pb8Bi13S30 |
| 2.JB.40a | Xilingolite | Pb3Bi2S6 |
| 2.JB.40b | Heyrovskýite | Pb6Bi2S9 |
| 2.JB.40 | UM1988-05-S:AgBiCuHgPb | (Hg,Ag,Cu,Pb)5Pb5Bi11S27 |
| 2.JB.40 | UM1988-06-S:AgBiCuHgPb | (Pb,Hg)12(Cu,Ag)3(Bi,Sb)10(S,Te)27 |
| 2.JB.40a | Quatrandorite | AgPbSb3S6 |
| 2.JB.40a | Menchettiite | AgPb2.40Mn1.60Sb3As2S12 |
| 2.JB.40a | Terrywallaceite | AgPb(Sb,Bi)3S6 |
| 2.JB.40a | Jasrouxite | Ag16Pb4(Sb24As16)S72 |
| 2.JB.40a | Erzwiesite | Ag8Pb12Bi16S40 |
| 2.JB.40a | Staročeskéite | Ag0.70Pb1.60(Bi1.35Sb1.35)Σ2.70S6 |
| 2.JB.40a | Oyonite | Ag3Mn2Pb4Sb7As4S24 |
| 2.JB.40a | Holubite | Ag3Pb6(Sb8Bi3)S24 |
| 2.JB.40b | Baiamareite | Ag4Pb12Fe4Sb20S48 |
| 2.JB.55 | Gratonite | Pb9As4S15 |
| 2.JB.60 | Marrucciite | Hg3Pb16Sb18S46 |
| 2.JB.65 | Vurroite | Pb20Sn2(Bi,As)22S54Cl6 |
| 2.JB.65 | Tazieffite | Pb20Cd2(As,Bi)22S50Cl10 |
| 2.JB.70 | Daliranite | PbHgAs2S5 |
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 Fizélyite
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References for Fizélyite
Reference List:
Dunn, Pete J., Chao, George Y., Fleischer, Michael, Ferraiolo, James A., Langley, Richard H., Pabst, Adolf, Zilczer, Janet A. (1985) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 70 (1-2) 214-221
Localities for Fizélyite
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The Locality List
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Coira et al. (1995) +1 other reference |
| Paar et al. (2000) |
Bolivia | |
| Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009) |
| Salomon Rivas y Federico Ahlfeld (1998) |
| Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009) +1 other reference |
| Torró et al. (2019) | |
| Salomon Rivas y Federico Ahlfeld (1998) | |
| USGS Bulletin # 1975. |
| Geology and Mineral Resources of the Altiplano and Cordillera Occidental (USGS Bulletin no. 1975) |
| Kempff et al. (2009) |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Slobodan A. Radosavljević et al. (2016) |
Bulgaria | |
| Kerestedjian T (1998) +1 other reference |
| Strashimirov et al. (2005) | |
Canada | |
| Woodside et al. (2000) +1 other reference |
| Mineral. Deposita 42 (2007) |
China | |
| Hongzhong Xu et al. (1997) |
Czech Republic | |
| Litochleb |
| C.Auer (2016) |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
France | |
| Pélisson (1989) |
| Pélisson (1989) |
| Y. Moëlo |
| Brousse (1982) |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
| Collection Guy Bernadi +1 other reference |
| Moëlo et al. (1989) |
| Le Cahier des Micromonteurs (2) |
Germany | |
| Walenta (1992) |
| |
| Günther Schnorrer-Köhler und Heinz ... +1 other reference |
Greece | |
| Rieck et al. (2020) |
| Rieck et al. (2020) |
Hungary | |
| Szakáll et al. (1996) |
Italy | |
| Ambrino et al. (2008) |
Japan | |
| Forrest Cureton specimens +1 other reference |
Mexico | |
| Megaw (2023) |
North Macedonia | |
| Boev et al. (1993) |
Romania (TL) | |
| Mârza +8 other references |
| Szakall (2002) | |
| 1-Rădulescu Dan | |
| Marias Francisc | |
| Mineralogical Record 7:139-140 +1 other reference | |
Russia | |
| Kalinin et al. (2020) |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) | |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) | |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) | |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) |
Serbia | |
| Slobodan A. Radosavljević et al. (2013) +1 other reference | |
Slovakia | |
| Števko M. et al. (2018) |
| Duda et. all. |
Tajikistan | |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) |
USA | |
| Robert Housely |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Rocks and Minerals (1999) |
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