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.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3409
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3409:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
d8294aa3-b63b-4b21-9140-71a6a8763545
Classification of Rhodplumsite
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 : 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
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
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 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 |
---|---|---|
Rhp | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Rhodplumsite
Optical Data of Rhodplumsite
Anisotropism:
Strong
Reflectivity:
Wavelength | R1 | R2 |
---|---|---|
440nm | 38.6% | 44.5% |
480nm | 39.5% | 46.3% |
520nm | 39.2% | 48.2% |
560nm | 37.8% | 50.6% |
600nm | 36.2% | 52.7% |
640nm | 36.2% | 54.6% |
680nm | 37.7% | 56.6% |
700nm | 38.5% | 57.3% |
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 Rhodplumsite
Formula:
Rh3Pb2S2
Elements listed:
Common Impurities:
Ir,Pt
Crystallography of Rhodplumsite
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 Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
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 Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest 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 Rhodplumsite
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 Rhodplumsite
Other Language Names for Rhodplumsite
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
2.BE. | Zipserite | Bi5S4 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
2.BE.05 | Betekhtinite | Pb2(Cu,Fe)22-24S15 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm |
2.BE.10 | Furutobeite | (Cu,Ag)6PbS4 | Mon. |
2.BE.15 | Shandite | Ni3Pb2S2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
2.BE.20 | Parkerite | Ni3(Bi,Pb)2S2 | Mon. |
2.BE.25 | Schlemaite | (Cu,◻)6(Pb,Bi)Se4 | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
2.BE.30 | Pašavaite | Pd3Pb2Te2 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn |
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.
References for Rhodplumsite
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 Rhodplumsite
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Localities for Rhodplumsite
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.
Russia (TL) | |
| 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. |