Sundiusite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Sundiusite
Formula:
Pb10(SO4)O8Cl2
Colour:
White to colourless
Lustre:
Adamantine
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
7.0
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named by P.J. Dunn and R.S. Rouse in 1979 after Nils Gustaf Sundius (21 May 1886, Banker, Östergötland, Sweden - 6 December 1976, Djursholm, Danderyd, Stockholm County, Sweden), mineralogist with the Geological Survey of Sweden, in recognition of his contributions to the mineralogy of Långban (Sweden). Pronounced sūn'-dē-ūs-ite.
The name was used previously for a hypothetical amphibole, but its use not widely recognized.
The name was used previously for a hypothetical amphibole, but its use not widely recognized.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3828
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3828:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
6e58ebae-b77f-4e93-8e2e-b4da77717522
IMA Classification of Sundiusite
Classification of Sundiusite
7.BD.70
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
B : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
B : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
30.1.1.1
30 : ANHYDROUS SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO4)pZq, where m:p>2:1
30 : ANHYDROUS SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO4)pZq, where m:p>2:1
26.24
26 : Sulphates with Halide
26 : Sulphates with Halide
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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Sun | 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 Sundiusite
Adamantine
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
White to colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
{100}
{100}
Density:
7.0 g/cm3 (Measured) 7.20 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Sundiusite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 2.100 nγ = 2.170
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.070
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r < v extreme
Chemistry of Sundiusite
Mindat Formula:
Pb10(SO4)O8Cl2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Sundiusite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 24.67(1) Å, b = 3.781(1) Å, c = 11.881(5) Å
β = 100.07(4)°
β = 100.07(4)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 6.525 : 1 : 3.142
Unit Cell V:
1,091.15 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Space group C2/m, C2 or Cm.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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6.10 Å | (30) |
3.744 Å | (30) |
3.101 Å | (60) |
3.044 Å | (60) |
2.981 Å | (100) |
2.737 Å | (80) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
47g : [Halogen-bearing surface weathering minerals] | |
47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] | |
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55) |
Type Occurrence of Sundiusite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Plumose aggregates of overlapping crystals
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Natural History Museum, London, England, 1980,580.
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, M36619
Harvard University, 117086.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 134984.
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, M36619
Harvard University, 117086.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 134984.
Synonyms of Sundiusite
Other Language Names for Sundiusite
German:Sundiusit
Spanish:Sundiusita
Common Associates
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
7.BD. | Adanite | Pb2(Te4+O3)(SO4) |
7.BD. | Hasanovite | KNa(MoO2)(SO4)2 |
7.BD. | Evanichite | Pb6Cr3+(Cr6+O4)2(SO4)(OH)7FCl |
7.BD. | Kennygayite | [Pb4O2(OH)2](SO4) |
7.BD.05 | Sulphohalite | Na6(SO4)2FCl |
7.BD.10 | Galeite | Na15(SO4)5F4Cl |
7.BD.10 | Schairerite | Na21(SO4)7ClF6 |
7.BD.15 | Kogarkoite | Na3(SO4)F |
7.BD.20 | Caracolite | Na3Pb2(SO4)3Cl |
7.BD.20 | Cesanite | Na3Ca2(SO4)3(OH) |
7.BD.20 | Aiolosite | Na4Bi(SO4)3Cl |
7.BD.25 | Burkeite | Na6(CO3)(SO4)2 |
7.BD.30 | Hanksite | Na22K(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl |
7.BD.35 | Cannonite | Bi2(SO4)O(OH)2 |
7.BD.40 | Lanarkite | Pb2(SO4)O |
7.BD.45 | Grandreefite | Pb2(SO4)F2 |
7.BD.50 | Itoite | Pb3Ge4+(SO4)2O2(OH)2 |
7.BD.55 | Chiluite | Bi3Te6+Mo6+O10.5 |
7.BD.60 | Hectorfloresite | Na9(SO4)4(IO3) |
7.BD.65 | Pseudograndreefite | Pb6(SO4)F10 |
Fluorescence of Sundiusite
None observed.
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 Sundiusite
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Localities for Sundiusite
Locality List
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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.
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Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden