Qiumingite
A valid IMA mineral species - pending publication
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Formula:
Pb3(Zn2Fe3+)Sb5+P2O14
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
Named in honor of Professor Qiuming Cheng (成秋明; b. 1960), a prominent Chinese mathematical geoscientist and member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Earth sciences.
The P (actually, the Zn2FeO14) analogue of joëlbruggerite. Unique combination of elements (at the upload time). Also the first mineral to combine antimony and phosphorus.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
488797
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:488797:9
Similar Names
| Cumengite (of Groth) | A synonym of Cumengeite |
| Cumengite (of Kenngott) | A synonym of Stibiconite |
IMA Classification of Qiumingite
Approved, Pending publication
IMA Formula:
Pb2+3(Zn2+2Fe3+)Sb5+P2O14
Approval year:
2025
Approval history:
IMA No. 2025-008
Classification of Qiumingite
8.B0.
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
0 :
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
0 :
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qmg | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Chemistry of Qiumingite
Mindat Formula:
Pb3(Zn2Fe3+)Sb5+P2O14
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Qiumingite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
32 - Trapezohedral
Space Group:
P321
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.4234(8) Å, c = 5.2198(5) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.62
Unit Cell V:
320.74 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.26 Å | (29) |
| 4.171 Å | (33) |
| 3.652 Å | (38) |
| 3.276 Å | (100) |
| 2.986 Å | (90) |
| 2.751 Å | (32) |
| 2.431 Å | (31) |
| 1.884 Å | (34) |
Type Occurrence of Qiumingite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
the collections of the Geological Museum of China, No. 16, Yangrou Hutong, Xisi, Beijing 100031, People’s Republic of China, catalogue number GMCTM202500
Synonyms of Qiumingite
Other Language Names for Qiumingite
Dutch:Qiumingiet
Relationship of Qiumingite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Dugganite Group:
| Cheremnykhite | Pb3Zn3(VO4)2(TeO6) | Orth. |
| Dugganite | Pb3Zn3(AsO4)2(TeO6) | Trig. 32 : P321 |
| Joëlbruggerite | Pb3Zn3(Sb5+,Te6+)As2O13(OH,O) | Trig. 32 : P321 |
| Kuksite | Pb3Zn3(PO4)2(TeO6) | Trig. 32 : P321 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.B0. | Abuite | CaAl2(PO4)2F2 |
| 8.B0.20 | Joëlbruggerite | Pb3Zn3(Sb5+,Te6+)As2O13(OH,O) |
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 Qiumingite
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References for Qiumingite
Localities for Qiumingite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China (TL) | |
| Sun et al. (2025) |
