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Rhodplumsite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Formula:
Rh3Pb2S2
Colour:
Gray
Lustre:
Metallic
Specific Gravity:
9.74 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
The name reflect its composition: rhodium and lead.
This page provides mineralogical data about Rhodplumsite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3409
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3409:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
d8294aa3-b63b-4b21-9140-71a6a8763545

Classification of RhodplumsiteHide

Approved
First published:
1983
2.BE.15

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
B : Metal Sulfides, M: S > 1: 1 (mainly 2: 1)
E : With Pb (Bi)
2.3.5.2

2 : SULFIDES
3 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 5:2
3.12.7

3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
12 : Sulphides etc. of the platinum metals

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of RhodplumsiteHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Gray
Density:
9.74 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of RhodplumsiteHide

Anisotropism:
Strong
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1R2
440nm38.6%44.5%
480nm39.5%46.3%
520nm39.2%48.2%
560nm37.8%50.6%
600nm36.2%52.7%
640nm36.2%54.6%
680nm37.7%56.6%
700nm38.5%57.3%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 57.3%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
White
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
Cream-pink to grayish blue

Chemical Properties of RhodplumsiteHide

Formula:
Rh3Pb2S2
Common Impurities:
Ir,Pt

Crystallography of RhodplumsiteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Setting:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.73(1) Å, c = 14.00(1) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.443
Unit Cell V:
398.08 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
Morphology:
grains to 40 µm

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.86 Å(100)
2.33 Å(60)
2.01 Å(60)
4.02 Å(30)
2.44 Å(30)
1.807 Å(30)
4.64 Å(20)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust>4.50
7 : Ultramafic igneous rocks
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere>4.45
12 : Hadean hydrothermal subsurface sulfide deposits (see also #33)
Near-surface Processes
26 : Hadean detrital minerals
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])

Type Occurrence of RhodplumsiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
As grains, to 40 µm, in a platinum nugget.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrology, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry, Moscow, Russia.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Platinum-bearing placer deposit
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Genkin, A.D., Vyal'sov, L.N., Evstigneeva, T.L., Laputina, I.P., and Basova, G.V. (1983) Rhodplumsite Rh3Pb2S2 - a new sulfide of rhodium and lead. Mineralogicheskii Zhurnal, Kiev: 5(2): 87-91.

Synonyms of RhodplumsiteHide

Other Language Names for RhodplumsiteHide

Simplified Chinese:硫铑铅矿
Spanish:Rhodplumsita
Traditional Chinese:硫銠鉛礦

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.BE.ZipseriteBi5S4Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
2.BE.05BetekhtinitePb2(Cu,Fe)22-24S15Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm
2.BE.10Furutobeite(Cu,Ag)6PbS4Mon.
2.BE.15ShanditeNi3Pb2S2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
2.BE.20ParkeriteNi3(Bi,Pb)2S2Mon.
2.BE.25Schlemaite(Cu,◻)6(Pb,Bi)Se4Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.BE.30PašavaitePd3Pb2Te2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn

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.

References for RhodplumsiteHide

Reference List:
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Genkin, A.D., Vyal'sov, L.N., Evstigneeva, T.L., Laputina, I.P., and Basova, G.V. (1983) Rhodplumsite Rh3Pb2S2 - a new sulfide of rhodium and lead. Mineralogicheskii Zhurnal, Kiev: 5(2): 87-91.

Internet Links for RhodplumsiteHide

Localities for RhodplumsiteHide

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.
Russia (TL)
 
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Polevskoy
      • Omutnaya River
Genkin, A.D., Vyal'sov, L.N., Evstigneeva, T.L., Laputina, I.P., and Basova, G.V. (1983) Rhodplumsite Rh3Pb2S2 - a new sulfide of rhodium and lead. Mineralogicheskii Zhurnal, Kiev: 5(2): 87-91.; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow.
 
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