Rhodplumsite

Rhodplumsite
General
CategorySulfide mineral
FormulaRh3Pb2S2
Strunz classification2.BE.15
Dana classification2.3.5.2
Crystal systemTrigonal
Identification
ColorGray
LusterMetallic
DiaphaneityOpaque
References[1]

Rhodplumsite is a rare rhodium-lead sulfide mineral, chemical formula Rh3Pb2S2.[2][3] It was originally discovered within a platinum nugget, in grains up to 40 μm in size. Its name originates from its composition; rhodium and lead (plumbum in Latin). Although this mineral contains large amounts of rhodium, it is not an economically viable ore of rhodium due to its rarity.

References

  1. ^ Mindat.org
  2. ^ Mindat.org - Rhodplumsite
  3. ^ "Handbook of Mineralogy - Rhodplumsite" (PDF).


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