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Plumosite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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About Plumosite
Formula:
Pb2Sb2S5
Colour:
Grey
Lustre:
Metallic
Name:
From Feather ore.
Presently a poorly-characterized, questionable mineral on the IMA-CNMNC list of valid species.
The name is also used to refer to any 'feather ore', usually boulangerite, but sometimes jamesonite, zinkenite or even a rarer sulphosalt (e.g. owyheeite). It is a good idea to analyse any "plumosite". Jamesonite and zinkenite can be more brittle than boulangerite.
The name is also used to refer to any 'feather ore', usually boulangerite, but sometimes jamesonite, zinkenite or even a rarer sulphosalt (e.g. owyheeite). It is a good idea to analyse any "plumosite". Jamesonite and zinkenite can be more brittle than boulangerite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4837
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4837:4
Similar Names
IMA Classification of Plumosite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
Pb2+2Sb3+2S2-5
Classification of Plumosite
2.00.
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
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2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
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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 for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Plu | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Plumosite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Plumosite
Metallic
Colour:
Grey
Chemistry of Plumosite
Mindat Formula:
Pb2Sb2S5
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| High-? alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Synonyms of Plumosite
Other Language Names for Plumosite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 295 photos of Plumosite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 252 photos of Plumosite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 120 photos of Plumosite associated with Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| 98 photos of Plumosite associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
| 58 photos of Plumosite associated with Marcasite | FeS2 |
| 37 photos of Plumosite associated with 'Sphärosiderite' | FeCO3 |
| 35 photos of Plumosite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 34 photos of Plumosite associated with Covellite | CuS |
| 33 photos of Plumosite associated with Fizélyite | Ag5Pb14Sb21S48 |
| 32 photos of Plumosite associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.00. | Disulfodadsonite | Pb11Sb13S30(S2)0.5 |
| 2.00. | Browneite | MnS |
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 Plumosite
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References for Plumosite
Localities for Plumosite
Showing 24 localities.
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The 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria | |
| Meixner (1973) |
| Exel (1993) |
| Exel (1993) |
Bolivia | |
| John Magnasco specimen |
Ecuador | |
| Collected by Alejandro Felix Gutierrez (2013) |
Germany | |
| Luedecke (1896) |
Isle of Man | |
| Smyth (1879) |
Kosovo | |
| Štrbac N. et al. (2010) |
| Hyseni et al. (2010) |
Norway | |
| Carsten (1937) |
Romania | |
| Damian +6 other references |
| Cook et al. (1997) | |
| on public display of the ... |
| Minerals of Carpathians | |
Slovakia | |
| Ďuďa R. et al. (1993) |
| Rojkovičová |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
| Duda et. all. |
| specialities of chemical composition. ... +1 other reference | |
Spain | |
| P. Bluemner |
UK | |
| Dines (1956) |
Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania