Rhodplumsite is a rare rhodium-lead sulfide mineral, chemical formula Rh3Pb2S2.[2][3] It was originally discovered within a platinum nugget, in grains up to 40 μm in size. Its name originates from its composition; rhodium and lead (plumbum in Latin). Although this mineral contains large amounts of rhodium, it is not an economically viable ore of rhodium due to its rarity.

Rhodplumsite
General
CategorySulfide mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Rh3Pb2S2
Strunz classification2.BE.15
Dana classification2.3.5.2
Crystal systemTrigonal
Identification
ColorGray
LusterMetallic
DiaphaneityOpaque
References[1]

References

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  1. ^ Mindat.org
  2. ^ Mindat.org - Rhodplumsite
  3. ^ "Handbook of Mineralogy - Rhodplumsite" (PDF).