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Northstarite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About NorthstariteHide

Formula:
Pb6(Te4+O3)5(S6+O3S2-)
Colour:
beige
Lustre:
Adamantine
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
6.888 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
From the type locality
New structure type. First combination of tellurate and thiosulfate groups among minerals. Chemically somewhat resembles adanite, schieffelinite, and to some extent also eztlite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
53865
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:53865:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
aca747f8-c936-4d03-b93c-c9fc555e1d03

IMA Classification of NorthstariteHide

Classification of NorthstariteHide

7.JA.20

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
J : Thiosulfates
A : Thiosulfates of Pb

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
NsrIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of NorthstariteHide

Adamantine
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
beige
Streak:
white
Hardness:
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
6.888 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of NorthstariteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of NorthstariteHide

Mindat Formula:
Pb6(Te4+O3)5(S6+O3S2-)

Crystallography of NorthstariteHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
P63
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.253(1) Å, c = 11.6747(8) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.139
Unit Cell V:
1,062.87 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
5.12 Å(21)
3.098 Å(100)
2.957 Å(74)
2.140 Å(44)
1.940 Å(13)
1.733 Å(41)
1.706 Å(18)
1.626 Å(31)
Comments:
From Type Description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Type Occurrence of NorthstariteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
short prisms with pyramidal terminations, up to about 1 mm in length
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the mineralogical collections of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA, catalogue number 67291.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Kampf, A. R., Housley, R. M., & Rossman, G. R. (2020). Northstarite, a new lead-tellurite-thiosulfate mineral from the North Star mine, Tintic, Utah, USA. The Canadian Mineralogist, 58(4), 533-542.

Synonyms of NorthstariteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Northstarite associated with MatthiasweilitePbTe4+O3

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.JA.Redmondite[Pb8O2Zn(OH)6](S2O3)4Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.JA.Hydroredmondite[Pb8O2Zn(OH)6](S2O3)4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
7.JA.Sulfatoredmondite[Pb8O2Zn(OH)6](SO4)4 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.JA.Cubothioplumbite[Pb4(OH)4]Pb(S2O3)3Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Pa3
7.JA.Hexathioplumbite[Pb4OH4]Pb(S2O3)3Hex. 6 : P63
7.JA.Hayelasdiite[Pb4O1.5(OH)2.5]2[Cu+5(S2O3)4(S2O2OH)2(H2O)] · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.JA.BoojumitePb8O4(OH)2(S2O3)3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.JA.Finescreekite[Pb4(OH)4](S2O3)2Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
7.JA.05SidpietersitePb2+4(S2O3)O2(OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
7.JA.10SteverustitePb2+5(OH)5[Cu+(S6+O3S2-)3](H2O)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
7.JA.15FassinaitePb2(S2O3)(CO3)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma

Other InformationHide

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 NorthstariteHide

References for NorthstariteHide

Localities for NorthstariteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - 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.
Russia
 
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Serovsky District
Kasatkin et al. (2023)
USA
 
  • Nevada
    • Lincoln County
      • Delamar Mining District
        • Delamar Mine
Kampf et al. (2022)
  • Utah
    • Juab County
      • Tintic Mining District
        • Mammoth
Miyawaki et al. (2019) +1 other reference
Collected by Chuck Adan. Analyzed by ... +3 other references
 
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