Strickblende
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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About Strickblende
Formula:
PbS
Strictly speaking, "Strickblende" was described as a specific association of galena and sphalerite, not as a single species.
It was used for specimens showing skeletal grown galena enclosed in banded, colloform sphalerite.
Since the sphalerite was way more visible than the skeletal galena, they called it "Strickblende", translated literally: "knitted sphalerite".
(Blende being an old German name for sphalerite).
The French name is Galène tricotée.
It was used for specimens showing skeletal grown galena enclosed in banded, colloform sphalerite.
Since the sphalerite was way more visible than the skeletal galena, they called it "Strickblende", translated literally: "knitted sphalerite".
(Blende being an old German name for sphalerite).
The French name is Galène tricotée.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
40463
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40463:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
6fe6b7e6-7acb-4ff2-9ca1-1ebe19192fa8
Chemistry of Strickblende
Mindat Formula:
PbS
Elements listed:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 45 photos of Strickblende associated with Schalenblende | |
| 17 photos of Strickblende associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
| 5 photos of Strickblende associated with Sulphur | S8 |
| 5 photos of Strickblende associated with Baryte | BaSO4 |
| 2 photos of Strickblende associated with Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| 1 photo of Strickblende associated with Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| 1 photo of Strickblende associated with Galena | PbS |
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 Strickblende
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References for Strickblende
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Localities for Strickblende
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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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.
Belgium | |
| C.H.M.-Schäfer |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Paul De Bondt collection | |
| Mélon et al. (1976) |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Dejonghe et al. (1993) | |
France | |
| Gol et al. (2010) |
Schmalgraf mine, Kelmis, Liège, Wallonia, Belgium