Suredaite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Suredaite
Ricardo J. Sureda
Formula:
PbSnS3
Colour:
Grayish black
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2½ - 3
Specific Gravity:
5.54 - 5.88
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
The name honors Ricardo José Sureda Leston (25 August 1946, Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina - 3 November 2020, Salta, Salta, Argentina), head of the Department of Mineralogy and Economic Geology, University of Salta, Argentina. He coauthored descriptions of brodtkorbite, catalanoite, jaguéite, and coiraite.
This page provides mineralogical data about Suredaite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7322
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7322:2
IMA Classification of Suredaite
Approved
Approval year:
1997
First published:
2000
Type description reference:
Paar, Werner H., Miletich, Ronald, Topa, Dan, Criddle, Alan J., De Brodtkorb, Milka K., Amthauer, Georg, Tippelt, Gerold (2000) Suredaite, PbSnS3, a new mineral species, from the Pirquitas Ag-Sn deposit, NW-Argentina: mineralogy and crystal structure. American Mineralogist, 85 (7) 1066-1075 doi:10.2138/am-2000-0723
Classification of Suredaite
2.DB.10
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
B : M:S = 2:3
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
B : M:S = 2:3
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Su | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Su | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
Physical Properties of Suredaite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Grayish black
Streak:
Dark gray
Hardness:
2½ - 3 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN50=19.6 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Comment:
measured on {h01}
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
Parallel {001}, {101}, and {100}.
Parallel {001}, {101}, and {100}.
Density:
5.54 - 5.88 g/cm3 (Measured) 5.615 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Suredaite
Anisotropism:
weak - metallic blue to mauve to brown
Bireflectance:
None
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) | R2 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 460nm | 34.3% | 36.3% |
| 540nm | 31.5% | 33.1% |
| 580nm | 30.3% | 31.7% |
| 640nm | 29.0% | 30.2% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 36.3%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
White
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Comments:
Between crossed polars its characteristic rotation tints are metallic blue to mauve to brown.
Chemistry of Suredaite
Mindat Formula:
PbSnS3
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Suredaite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnma
Setting:
Pnma
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.8213(3) Å, b = 3.7728(3) Å, c = 14.0076(3) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.338 : 1 : 3.713
Unit Cell V:
466.19 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
aggregates of radially arranged tabular-prismatic crystals
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0002474 | Suredaite | Paar W H, Miletich R, Topa D, Criddle A J, De Brodtkorb M K, Amthauer G, Tippelt G (2000) Suredaite, PbSnS3, a new mineral species, from the Pirquitas Ag-Sn deposit, NW-Argentina: Mineralogy and crystal structure American Mineralogist 85 1066-1075 |  | 2000 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.483 Å | (26.4) |
| 4.128 Å | (100.0) |
| 3.730 Å | (30.0) |
| 3.1085 Å | (27.6) |
| 2.8081 Å | (50.8) |
| 2.7421 Å | (40.9) |
| 1.9335 Å | (53.5) |
| 1.6316 Å | (38.9) |
| 1.3754 Å | (26.5) |
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]) |
Type Occurrence of Suredaite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Layers up to 1 cm thickness which are composed of tabular prismatic crystals, elongated along [010] and intergrown in fan-shaped arrangements, and as individual euhedral almost needle-like crystals, embedded in sphalerite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Catalog numbers 14389-14391 in the reference collection of the Institute of Mineralogy (University of Salzburg) and cotype (BM 1998, 39-40) in the collections of the Natural History Museum (London).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Vein system in a silver–tin deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Paar, Werner H., Miletich, Ronald, Topa, Dan, Criddle, Alan J., De Brodtkorb, Milka K., Amthauer, Georg, Tippelt, Gerold (2000) Suredaite, PbSnS3, a new mineral species, from the Pirquitas Ag-Sn deposit, NW-Argentina: mineralogy and crystal structure. American Mineralogist, 85 (7) 1066-1075 doi:10.2138/am-2000-0723
Synonyms of Suredaite
Other Language Names for Suredaite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 35 photos of Suredaite associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
| 35 photos of Suredaite associated with Wurtzite | (Zn,Fe)S |
| 13 photos of Suredaite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 12 photos of Suredaite associated with Coiraite | (Pb,Sn)12.5Sn5FeAs3S28 |
| 7 photos of Suredaite associated with Galena | PbS |
| 7 photos of Suredaite associated with 'Schalenblende' | |
| 5 photos of Suredaite associated with Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| 2 photos of Suredaite associated with Marcasite | FeS2 |
| 1 photo of Suredaite associated with Cassiterite | SnO2 |
| 1 photo of Suredaite associated with Toyohaite | Ag1+(Fe2+0.5Sn4+1.5)S4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.DB. | Stangersite | SnGeS3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Antimonselite | Sb2Se3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Metastibnite | Sb2S3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Pääkkönenite | Sb2AsS2 |
| 2.DB.05 | Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Guanajuatite | Bi2Se3 |
| 2.DB.10 | Ottemannite | Sn2S3 |
| 2.DB.15 | Kashinite | Ir2S3 |
| 2.DB.15 | Bowieite | Rh2S3 |
| 2.DB.20 | Montbrayite | (Au,Ag,Sb,Bi,Pb)23(Te,Sb,Bi,Pb)38 |
| 2.DB.25 | Edgarite | FeNb3S6 |
| 2.DB.30 | Tarkianite | (Cu,Fe)(Re,Mo)4S8 |
| 2.DB.35 | Cameronite | Cu5-x(Cu,Ag)3+xTe10 (x = 0.43) |
| 2.DB.40 | 'Schreibersite (of Shephard)' | Cr2S3 |
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 Suredaite
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References for Suredaite
Reference List:
Paar, Werner H., Miletich, Ronald, Topa, Dan, Criddle, Alan J., De Brodtkorb, Milka K., Amthauer, Georg, Tippelt, Gerold (2000) Suredaite, PbSnS3, a new mineral species, from the Pirquitas Ag-Sn deposit, NW-Argentina: mineralogy and crystal structure. American Mineralogist, 85 (7) 1066-1075 doi:10.2138/am-2000-0723
Localities for Suredaite
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Argentina (TL) | |
| Paar et al. (2000) +1 other reference |
| Paar (2013) |
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Oploca Vein System, San Miguel Open pit, Pirquitas Mine, Mina Pirquitas, Rinconada Department, Jujuy Province, Argentina