Scotlandite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Scotlandite
Flag of Scotland
Formula:
PbSO3
Colour:
Pale yellow, greyish-white, colourless, white
Lustre:
Adamantine, Resinous, Pearly
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
6.37
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after the country of Scotland, United Kingdom, which includes the discovery locality.
A very rare lead sulphite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3597
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3597:8
IMA Classification of Scotlandite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Pb2+S4+O3
Approval year:
1982
First published:
1984
Classification of Scotlandite
4.JE.20
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
E : Sulfites
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
E : Sulfites
Dana 7th ed.:
34.1.1.2
34.1.1.2
34 : SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES
1 : A(XO3)
34 : SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES
1 : A(XO3)
27.1.2
27 : Sulphites, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
1 : Sulphites
27 : Sulphites, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
1 : Sulphites
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sct | 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 Scotlandite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Scotlandite
Adamantine, Resinous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
pearly on cleavages.
Colour:
Pale yellow, greyish-white, colourless, white
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect along {100} and good along {010}
Perfect along {100} and good along {010}
Density:
6.37 g/cm3 (Measured) 6.40 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Scotlandite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.95 - 2.035 nβ = 2.00 - 2.040 nγ = 2.085 - 2.10
2V:
Measured: 35° , Calculated: 38°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.065 - 0.135
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r < v strong
Chemistry of Scotlandite
Mindat Formula:
PbSO3
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Scotlandite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/m
Setting:
P21/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.505(2) Å, b = 5.333(2) Å, c = 6.405(2) Å
β = 106.24(3)°
β = 106.24(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.845 : 1 : 1.201
Unit Cell V:
147.74 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Acicular, prismatic, chisel-shaped (elongated along c-axis), bladed, with a tendency to form radiating clusters.
Crystal Structure
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0015703 | Scotlandite | Pertlik F, Zemann J (1985) The crystal structure of scotlandite, PbSO3 Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 34 289-295 | 1985 | Susanna mine, Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.99 Å | (10) |
| 3.25 Å | (8) |
| 3.38 Å | (7) |
| 2.66 Å | (7) |
| 2.56 Å | (5) |
| 2.24 Å | (5) |
| 2.01 Å | (5) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
| 47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Scotlandite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Crystals in vuggy anglesite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Institut fur Geowissenschaften (Mineralogie), Universitat Salzburg, Akademiestrasse 26, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Institut fur Mineralogie und Kristallchemie, Universitat Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-7000 Stuttgart 80, Germany.
British Museum (Natur
Institut fur Mineralogie und Kristallchemie, Universitat Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-7000 Stuttgart 80, Germany.
British Museum (Natur
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Scotlandite
Other Language Names for Scotlandite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 8 photos of Scotlandite associated with Leadhillite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 7 photos of Scotlandite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| 7 photos of Scotlandite associated with Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| 6 photos of Scotlandite associated with Susannite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Fassinaite | Pb2(S2O3)(CO3) |
| 4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| 4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Mattheddleite | Pb5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5(Cl,OH) |
| 3 photos of Scotlandite associated with Galena | PbS |
| 3 photos of Scotlandite associated with Lanarkite | Pb2(SO4)O |
| 2 photos of Scotlandite associated with Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.JE.X | Albertiniite | Fe2+(SO3) · 3H2O |
| 4.JE. | Mikenewite | Mn2+(S4+O3) · 3H2O |
| 4.JE. | Vanpeltite | (Mo2O5)(S4+O3) · 4H2O |
| 4.JE.05 | Fleisstalite | FeSO3 · 3H2O |
| 4.JE.05 | Gravegliaite | Mn2+SO3 · 3H2O |
| 4.JE.10 | Hannebachite | CaSO3 · H2O |
| 4.JE.15 | Orschallite | Ca3(SO3)2(SO4) · 12H2O |
| 4.JE.25 | Kollerite | (NH4)2Fe3+(SO3)2(OH) · H2O |
Fluorescence of Scotlandite
yellow under LW UV.
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 Scotlandite
mindat.org URL:
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References for Scotlandite
Reference List:
Lutz, Heinz Dieter, Buchmeier, Willi, Engelen, Bernward (1983) Notizen: Die Kristallstruktur des Bleisulfits/Crystal Structure of Lead Sulfite. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B, 38. 523-525 doi:10.1515/znb-1983-0422
Paar, W. H., Braithwaite, R. S. W., Chen, T. T., Keller, P. (1984) A new mineral, scotlandite (PbSO3) from Leadhills, Scotland; the first naturally occurring sulphite. Mineralogical Magazine, 48 (347) 283-288 doi:10.1180/minmag.1984.048.347.15
Pertlik, F., Zemann, J. (1985) The crystal structure of scotlandite, PbSO3. TMPM Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 34 (3) 289-295 doi:10.1007/bf01082968
Dunn, Pete J., Fleischer, Michael, Langley, Richard H., Shigley, James E., Zilczer, Janet A. (1985) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 70 (7-8) 871-881
Localities for Scotlandite
Showing 32 localities.
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The Locality List
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- 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.
Argentina | |
| Grundmann et al. (2018) |
| Grundmann et al. (2018) |
Australia | |
| Con Constantinides collection |
France | |
| Martine & Pierre Valverde collection +1 other reference |
| Sarp (1984) +1 other reference |
| Patrice Queneau Collection visual identification. Confirmed. Analyzed by Nicolas Meisser (Naturéum) |
Germany | |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Walenta (1992) |
| 70. +1 other reference |
Italy | |
| Rocchetti et al. (2012) |
| Rocchetti et al. (2012) +1 other reference | |
Namibia | |
| Gebhard (1999) +1 other reference |
Russia | |
| Voloshin A.V. et al. (1986) |
UK | |
| Neall et al. (2009) |
| - (2006) |
| - (2006) | |
| Green (1989) +3 other references | |
| Neall et al. (2006) +2 other references | |
| Green (1989) +2 other references | |
| Stanley et al. (1991) | |
| Briscoe et al. (2008) |
| Tarmac |
| Steve Rust |
| Ex-S Rust collection |
| Paar et al. (1984) | |
| |
| S.Rust Collection | |
| S.Rust Collection | |
| S. Rust collection |
| Plant et al. (1996) |
USA | |
| Rruff project single crystal XRD. |
| Raman analyzed at the University of ... |
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