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Plumbopalladinite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Plumbopalladinite, etc.

Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region, Taimyr Peninsula, Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
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Plumbopalladinite, etc.

Mayak Mine, Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region, Taimyr Peninsula, Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
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Plumbopalladinite

Rustenburg Town & Townlands Farm, Rustenburg, Rustenburg Local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, South Africa
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Plumbopalladinite, etc.

Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region, Taimyr Peninsula, Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
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Plumbopalladinite, etc.

Mayak Mine, Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region, Taimyr Peninsula, Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
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Plumbopalladinite

Rustenburg Town & Townlands Farm, Rustenburg, Rustenburg Local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, South Africa
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Plumbopalladinite, etc.

Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region, Taimyr Peninsula, Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
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Plumbopalladinite, etc.

Mayak Mine, Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region, Taimyr Peninsula, Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
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About PlumbopalladiniteHide

Formula:
Pd3Pb2
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
12.36 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named for the composition, containing lead (plumbo) and palladium.
This page provides mineralogical data about Plumbopalladinite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3240
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3240:3

IMA Classification of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Classification of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
1.AG.25

1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
A : Metals and Intermetallic Alloys
G : PGE-metal alloys
Dana 7th ed.:
1.2.14.1
Dana 8th ed.:
1.2.11.1

1 : NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS
2 : Platinum Group Metals and Alloys
Hey's CIM Ref.:
1.75

1 : Elements and Alloys (including the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au)

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Pronunciation of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Transparency:
Opaque
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN50=407 - 441 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Density:
12.36 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Anisotropism:
Strong, orange-brown to dark-brown shades
Bireflectance:
Noticeable in air, more distinct in oil
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
440nm43.5%46.6%
460nm44.6%48.2%
480nm45.8%49.5%
500nm47.5%50.8%
520nm49.0%52.6%
540nm50.7%54.4%
560nm52.4%55.8%
580nm53.9%57.1%
600nm55.2%58.0%
620nm56.6%59.2%
640nm58.3%60.8%
660nm60.0%62.6%
680nm61.4%64.4%
700nm62.8%66.1%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 66.1%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Bright white with a faint rose tint, grayish-white next to native silver

Chemistry of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Pd3Pb2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Pb56.484 %
Pd43.516 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Pb
Pd
Elements listed:
Pb, Pd - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
Ag,Cu,Sn,Bi,Sb

Crystallography of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6mm - Dihexagonal Pyramidal
Space Group:
P63mc
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.470 Å, c = 5.719 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.279
Unit Cell V:
98.96 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
grains, to 0.7 mm, in tiny aggregates

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.20 Å(50)
2.30 Å(100)
2.23 Å(100)
1.760 Å(40)
1.602 Å(40)
1.302 Å(50)
1.207 Å(60)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
37 : Layered igneous intrusions and related PGE minerals

Type Occurrence of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Mayak Mine, Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit, Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region, Taimyr Peninsula, Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
General Appearance of Type Material:
Aggregates 0.05-0.15 mm (occasionally up to 0.7 mm) of very small grains.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia,72999.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Ni–Cu sulfide deposit
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
CubaniteGalenaNative SilverSphaleriteStannopalladinite
Talnakhite
Reference:
Genkin, A.D., Evstigneeva, T.L., Vyal'sov, L.N., Laputina, I.P., Troneva, N.V. (1970) Plumbopalladinite - Pd3Pb2 - a new mineral from copper-nickel ores. Geologiya Rudnykh Mestorozhdenii: 5: 63-68.

Synonyms of PlumbopalladiniteHide

Other Language Names for PlumbopalladiniteHide

Simplified Chinese:铅钯矿
Traditional Chinese:鉛鈀礦

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Plumbopalladinite associated with Norilskite(Pd,Ag)2xPb (x = 0.08 - 0.11)
3 photos of Plumbopalladinite associated with 'Plumbopolarite'Pd(Pb,Bi)
3 photos of Plumbopalladinite associated with 'Küstelite'Ag
1 photo of Plumbopalladinite associated with PolaritePd(Bi,Pb)
1 photo of Plumbopalladinite associated with Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
1 photo of Plumbopalladinite associated with Rustenburgite(Pt,Pd)3Sn
1 photo of Plumbopalladinite associated with Taimyrite(Pd,Cu,Pt)3Sn
1 photo of Plumbopalladinite associated with Atokite(Pd,Pt)3Sn
1 photo of Plumbopalladinite associated with PalarstanidePd5(Sn,As)2
1 photo of Plumbopalladinite associated with SperrylitePtAs2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

1.AG.SluzhenikinitePd15(Sb7-xSnx)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
1.AG.PalladothallitePd3TlTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
1.AG.DriekopitePtBiHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.SidoroviteFe3PtIso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Pm3m
1.AG.Michitoshiite-(Cu)Rh(Cu1-xGex) Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Pm3m
1.AG.05Hexaferrum(Fe,Os,Ru,Ir)Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.05Garutiite(Ni,Fe,Ir)Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.10ZvyagintsevitePd3PbIso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Pm3n
1.AG.10Rustenburgite(Pt,Pd)3SnIso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m
1.AG.10Atokite(Pd,Pt)3SnIso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m
1.AG.15Taimyrite(Pd,Cu,Pt)3SnOrth.
1.AG.15Tatyanaite(Pt,Pd,Cu)9Cu3Sn4Orth.
1.AG.20PaolovitePd2SnOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
1.AG.25Stannopalladinite(Pd,Cu)3SnOrth.
1.AG.30CabriitePd2CuSnOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmmm
1.AG.35IsoferroplatinumPt3FeIso. m3m(4/m32/m)
1.AG.35ChengdeiteIr3FeIso. m3m(4/m32/m)
1.AG.40TetraferroplatinumPtFeTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/mmm
1.AG.40TulameenitePt2CuFeTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/mmm
1.AG.40FerronickelplatinumPt2FeNiTet.
1.AG.45SkaergaarditePdCuIso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Pm3m
1.AG.45HongshiitePtCuTrig.
1.AG.50YixunitePt3InIso. m3m(4/m32/m)
1.AG.55DamiaoitePtIn2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m
1.AG.60NiggliitePtSnHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.65BortnikovitePd4Cu3ZnTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/mmm
1.AG.70NielsenitePdCu3Tet. 4mm : P4mm
1.AG.75Norilskite(Pd,Ag)2xPb (x = 0.08 - 0.11)Trig. 32 : P3121

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.

Internet Links for PlumbopalladiniteHide

References for PlumbopalladiniteHide

Localities for PlumbopalladiniteHide

Showing 21 localities.

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.
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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.
Canada
 
  • New Brunswick
    • Kings Co.
      • Cardwell Parish
Canadian Mineralogist 45 +1 other reference
  • Ontario
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Coldwell complex
McDonald et al. (2015)
      • Seeley Lake Area
EcoMetrix Reort for Stillwater Canada Inc (2012)
Cao (2017)
Finland
 
  • Lapland
    • Sodankylä
      • Viiankiaapa mire area
Pelayo Barrón Francisco (2020)
Greece
 
  • Thessaly
    • Trikala
      • Meteora
Kapsiotis (2013)
Guinea
 
  • Kindia Region
Augé et al. (2018)
Russia
 
  • Bashkortostan
    • Burzyansky District
12 (12) +1 other reference
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
Spiridonov et al. (2015) +1 other reference
          • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
Genkin et al. (1970) +4 other references
Barkov et al. (2021)
2014 Ultramafic-mafic intrusions
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kovdorsky District
Sorokhtina et al. (2021)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Nizhnyaya Tura
Stepanov et al. (2020)
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
        • Mokopane
Van der Merwe (2011) +3 other references
          • Mogalakwena Mine
Holwell et al. (2006) +1 other reference
Frits van der Merwe (2012)
Tanzania
 
  • Kigoma Region
Wilhelmij et al. (2016)
USA
 
  • Montana
Volborth et al. (1986)
    • Stillwater County
      • J-M Reef (Howland Reef)
 ...
Gobla (2012)
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