Rouxelite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Rouxelite
Formula:
Cu2HgPb23Sb27S65.5
Colour:
Black
Lustre:
Metallic
Specific Gravity:
5.89 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
The name honors Jean Rouxel (24 February 1935, Malestroit, France – 19 March 1998, Nantes, France), solid state chemist, Professor and founder of the Institut des Matériaux, University of Nantes, France.
This page provides mineralogical data about Rouxelite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
26393
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26393:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
42e07fed-610c-4d74-8868-756d0476a62e
IMA Classification of Rouxelite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Cu2HgPb22Sb28S64(O,S)2
Approval year:
2002
First published:
2005
Type description reference:
Orlandi, P., Meerschaut, A., Moelo, Y., Palvadeau, P., Leone, P. (2005) Lead–antimony sulfosalts from Tuscany (Italy) VIII. Rouxelite, Cu2HgPb22Sb28S64(O,S)2, a new sulfosalt from Buca della Vena mine, Apuan Alps: definition and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 43 (3) 919-933 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.43.3.919
Classification of Rouxelite
2.JB.25j
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
J : Sulfosalts of PbS archetype
B : Galena derivatives, with Pb
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
J : Sulfosalts of PbS archetype
B : Galena derivatives, with Pb
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 |
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Rxl | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Rouxelite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black
Hardness Data:
Could not be measured
Cleavage:
None Observed
Density:
5.89 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Calculated based on empirical formula
Optical Data of Rouxelite
Anisotropism:
Distinct, without polarization tints.
Bireflectance:
Weak
Reflectivity:
Wavelength | R |
---|---|
400nm | 39.3% |
420nm | 38.5% |
440nm | 39.2% |
460nm | 39.0% |
470nm | 38.2% |
480nm | 38.3% |
500nm | 37.7% |
520nm | 37.0% |
540nm | 36.4% |
546nm | 36.2% |
560nm | 36.1% |
580nm | 35.2% |
589nm | 35.4% |
600nm | 34.8% |
620nm | 33.7% |
640nm | 33.4% |
650nm | 32.8% |
660nm | 32.5% |
680nm | 31.4% |
700nm | 30.8% |
720nm | 30.3% |
740nm | 29.0% |
760nm | 28.8% |
780nm | 28.2% |
800nm | 25.2% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 39.3%.
Colour in reflected light:
Light gray
Internal Reflections:
red
Pleochroism:
Not Visible
Chemistry of Rouxelite
Mindat Formula:
Cu2HgPb23Sb27S65.5
Crystallography of Rouxelite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 43.113(9) Å, b = 4.059(8) Å, c = 37.874(8) Å
β = 117.35(3)°
β = 117.35(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 10.622 : 1 : 9.331
Unit Cell V:
5887 ų
Z:
2
Comment:
Parameters (from PXRD data) for the Tl-Ag-bearing material described by Biagioni et al. (2014) are: a = 43.10(2), b = 4.060(2), c = 37.88(2) Å, β = 117.33(2)º, V = 5889(5) Å3.
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0006020 | Rouxelite | Orlandi P, Meerschaut A, Moelo Y, Palvadeau P, Leone P (2005) Lead-antimony sulfosalts from Tuscany (Italy). VIII. Rouxelite, Cu2HgPb22Sb28S64(O,S)2, A new sulfosalt from Buca Della Vena mine, Apuan Alps: definition and crystal structure The Canadian Mineralogist 43 919-933 | 2005 | Buca Della Vena mine, Apuan Alps | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
3.84 Å | (31) |
3.402 Å | (100) |
3.369 Å | (74) |
2.815 Å | (70) |
2.756 Å | (36) |
2.251 Å | (31) |
2.116 Å | (31) |
1.955 Å | (30) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Type Occurrence of Rouxelite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Black acicular crystals, elongated and striated parallel to [010].
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Museo di Storia Naturale e del Territorio, Università di Pisa.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Late extensional calcite veins embedded in dolomitic limestones.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Orlandi, P., Meerschaut, A., Moëlo, Y., Palvadeau, P., Léone, P. (2005): Lead–antimony sulfosalts from Tuscany (Italy). VIII. Rouxelite, Cu2HgPb22Sb28S64(O,S)2, a new sulfosalt from Buca della Vena mine, Apuan Alps: definition and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 43, 919-933.
Synonyms of Rouxelite
Other Language Names for Rouxelite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Rouxelite associated with Marrucciite | Hg3Pb16Sb18S46 |
2 photos of Rouxelite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
2 photos of Rouxelite associated with Robinsonite | Pb4Sb6S13 |
1 photo of Rouxelite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
2.JB. | Senandorite | AgPbSb3S6 |
2.JB. | Oscarkempffite | Ag10Pb4(Sb17Bi9)S48 |
2.JB. | Chukotkaite | AgPb7Sb5S15 |
2.JB. | Arsenquatrandorite | Ag17.6Pb12.8Sb38.1As11.5S96 |
2.JB. | Clino-oscarkempffite | Ag15Pb6Sb21Bi18S72 |
2.JB. | Andreadiniite | CuHgAg7Pb7Sb24S48 |
2.JB. | Ginelfite | Ag2(Ag0.5Fe)TlPb23.5(Sb,As)33.5S76 |
2.JB. | Lazerckerite | Ag3.75Pb4.50(Sb7.75Bi4)S24 |
2.JB. | Lasmanisite | Ag12Pb13Mn11Sb44S96 |
2.JB. | Montpelvouxite | AgPb16Sb27As18S84 |
2.JB. | Selenojunoite | Cu2Pb3Bi8Se16 |
2.JB.05 | Diaphorite | Ag3Pb2Sb3S8 |
2.JB.10 | Cosalite | Pb2Bi2S5 |
2.JB.15 | Freieslebenite | AgPbSbS3 |
2.JB.15 | Marrite | AgPbAsS3 |
2.JB.20 | Cannizzarite | Pb48Bi56S132 |
2.JB.20 | Wittite | Pb9Bi12(S,Se)27 |
2.JB.25a | Junoite | Cu2Pb3Bi8(S,Se)16 |
2.JB.25i | Neyite | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
2.JB.25c | Nordströmite | CuPb3Bi7(Se4S10) |
2.JB.25g | Nuffieldite | Cu1.4Pb2.4Bi2.4Sb0.2S7 |
2.JB.25d | Proudite | CuPb7.5Bi9.33(S,Se)22 |
2.JB.25h | Weibullite | Pb5Bi8Se7S11 |
2.JB.25b | Felbertalite | Cu2Pb6Bi8S19 |
2.JB.25f | Ángelaite | Cu2AgPbBiS4 |
2.JB.25i | Cuproneyite | Cu7Pb27Bi25S68 |
2.JB.30a | Geocronite | Pb14Sb6S23 |
2.JB.30a | Jordanite | Pb14As6S23 |
2.JB.30b | Kirkiite | Pb10Bi3As3S19 |
2.JB.30c | Tsugaruite | Pb28As15S50Cl |
2.JB.30a | Marcobaldiite | Pb12(Sb3As2Bi)Σ6S21 |
2.JB.30a | Arsenmarcobaldiite | Pb12(As3.2Sb2.8)Σ6S21 |
2.JB.35c | Pillaite | Pb9Sb10S23ClO0.5 |
2.JB.35a | Zinkenite | Pb9Sb22S42 |
2.JB.35b | Scainiite | Pb14Sb30S54O5 |
2.JB.35d | Pellouxite | (Cu,Ag)Pb10Sb12S27O(Cl,S)0.6 |
2.JB.35f | Tubulite | Ag2Pb22Sb20S53 |
2.JB.35e | Chovanite | Pb15-2xSb14+2xS36Ox (x ~ 0.2) |
2.JB.40b | Aschamalmite | Pb6-3xBi2+xS9 |
2.JB.40a | Bursaite | Pb5Bi4S11 (?) |
2.JB.40b | Eskimoite | Ag7Pb10Bi15S36 |
2.JB.40a | Fizélyite | Ag5Pb14Sb21S48 |
2.JB.40a | Gustavite | AgPbBi3S6 |
2.JB.40a | Lillianite | Pb3-2xAgxBi2+xS6 |
2.JB.40c | Ourayite | Ag3Pb4Bi5S13 |
2.JB.40a | Ramdohrite | Pb5.9Fe0.1Mn0.1In0.1Cd0.2Ag2.8Sb10.8S24 |
2.JB.40a | Roshchinite | Ag19Pb10Sb51S96 |
2.JB.40d | Schirmerite | PbAgBi3S6 - Pb3Ag1.5Bi3.5S9 |
2.JB.40a | Treasurite | Ag7Pb6Bi15S32 |
2.JB.40a | Uchucchacuaite | AgMnPb3Sb5S12 |
2.JB.40e | Ustarasite | Pb(Bi,Sb)6S10 (?) |
2.JB.40a | Vikingite | Ag5Pb8Bi13S30 |
2.JB.40a | Xilingolite | Pb3Bi2S6 |
2.JB.40b | Heyrovskýite | Pb6Bi2S9 |
2.JB.40 | UM1988-05-S:AgBiCuHgPb | (Hg,Ag,Cu,Pb)5Pb5Bi11S27 |
2.JB.40 | UM1988-06-S:AgBiCuHgPb | (Pb,Hg)12(Cu,Ag)3(Bi,Sb)10(S,Te)27 |
2.JB.40a | Quatrandorite | AgPbSb3S6 |
2.JB.40a | Menchettiite | AgPb2.40Mn1.60Sb3As2S12 |
2.JB.40a | Terrywallaceite | AgPb(Sb,Bi)3S6 |
2.JB.40a | Jasrouxite | Ag16Pb4(Sb24As16)S72 |
2.JB.40a | Erzwiesite | Ag8Pb12Bi16S40 |
2.JB.40a | Staročeskéite | Ag0.70Pb1.60(Bi1.35Sb1.35)Σ2.70S6 |
2.JB.40a | Oyonite | Ag3Mn2Pb4Sb7As4S24 |
2.JB.40a | Holubite | Ag3Pb6(Sb8Bi3)S24 |
2.JB.40b | Baiamareite | Ag4Pb12Fe4Sb20S48 |
2.JB.55 | Gratonite | Pb9As4S15 |
2.JB.60 | Marrucciite | Hg3Pb16Sb18S46 |
2.JB.65 | Vurroite | Pb20Sn2(Bi,As)22S54Cl6 |
2.JB.65 | Tazieffite | Pb20Cd2(As,Bi)22S50Cl10 |
2.JB.70 | Daliranite | PbHgAs2S5 |
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.
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References for Rouxelite
Reference List:
Orlandi, P., Meerschaut, A., Moelo, Y., Palvadeau, P., Leone, P. (2005) Lead–antimony sulfosalts from Tuscany (Italy) VIII. Rouxelite, Cu2HgPb22Sb28S64(O,S)2, a new sulfosalt from Buca della Vena mine, Apuan Alps: definition and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 43 (3) 919-933 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.43.3.919
Localities for Rouxelite
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).
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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Italy (TL) | |
| Orlandi et al. (2005) |
| Biagioni et al. (2014) |
Discovered by S. Magnanelli and C. ... | |
Slovakia | |
| Števko M. (2021) |
| Topa et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
| Orlandi et al. (2005) |
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Buca della Vena Mine, Pontestazzemese, Stazzema, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy