Paar, W. H., Braithwaite, R. S. W., Chen, T. T., Keller, P. (1984) A new mineral, scotlandite (PbSO₃) from Leadhills, Scotland; the first naturally occurring sulphite. Mineralogical Magazine, 48 (347) 283-288 doi:10.1180/minmag.1984.048.347.15

Classification of ScotlanditeHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):

4.JE.20

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
E : Sulfites

Dana 7th ed.:

34.1.1.2

Dana 8th ed.:

34.1.1.2

34 : SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES
1 : A(XO₃)

Hey's CIM Ref.:

27.1.2

27 : Sulphites, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
1 : Sulphites

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Symbol	Source	Reference for Standard
Sct	IMA–CNMNC	Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Pronunciation of ScotlanditeHide

Pronunciation:

Play	Recorded by	Country
Jolyon Ralph	United Kingdom

Physical Properties of ScotlanditeHide

Lustre:

Adamantine, Resinous, Pearly

Transparency:

Transparent

Comment:

pearly on cleavages.

Colour:

Pale yellow, greyish-white, colourless, white

Hardness:

2 on Mohs scale

Cleavage:

Perfect
Perfect along {100} and good along {010}

Density:

6.37 g/cm³ (Measured) 6.40 g/cm³ (Calculated)

Optical Data of ScotlanditeHide

Type:

Biaxial (+)

RI values:

n_α = 1.95 - 2.035 n_β = 2.00 - 2.040 n_γ = 2.085 - 2.10

2V:

Measured: 35° , Calculated: 38°

Max. Birefringence:

δ = 0.065 - 0.135
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:

Moderate

Dispersion:

r < v strong

Chemistry of ScotlanditeHide

Mindat Formula:

PbSO₃

Element Weights:

Element	% weight
Pb	72.129 %
O	16.709 %
S	11.162 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Elements listed:

O, Pb, S - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of ScotlanditeHide

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Class (H-M):

2/m - Prismatic

Space Group:

P2₁/m

Setting:

P2₁/m

Cell Parameters:

a = 4.505(2) Å, b = 5.333(2) Å, c = 6.405(2) Å
β = 106.24(3)°

Ratio:

a:b:c = 0.845 : 1 : 1.201

Unit Cell V:

147.74 Å³ (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Acicular, prismatic, chisel-shaped (elongated along c-axis), bladed, with a tendency to form radiating clusters.

Crystal StructureHide

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ID	Species	Reference	Link	Year	Locality	Pressure (GPa)	Temp (K)
0015703	Scotlandite	Pertlik F, Zemann J (1985) The crystal structure of scotlandite, PbSO3 Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 34 289-295	1985	Susanna mine, Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland	0	293

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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
3.99 Å	(10)
3.25 Å	(8)
3.38 Å	(7)
2.66 Å	(7)
2.56 Å	(5)
2.24 Å	(5)
2.01 Å	(5)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event	<2.4
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]
47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals]

Type Occurrence of ScotlanditeHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Susanna Mine (Glennery Scar vein; Susanna vein [Scar vein]; Portobello vein; Humby vein; Lead vein), Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

General Appearance of Type Material:

Crystals in vuggy anglesite

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Institut fur Geowissenschaften (Mineralogie), Universitat Salzburg, Akademiestrasse 26, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Institut fur Mineralogie und Kristallchemie, Universitat Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-7000 Stuttgart 80, Germany.
British Museum (Natur

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Synonyms of ScotlanditeHide

IMA1982-001

Other Language Names for ScotlanditeHide

Dutch:Scotlandiet

German:Scotlandit

Russian:Скотландит

Spanish:Scotlandita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

8 photos of Scotlandite associated with Leadhillite	Pb₄(CO₃)₂(SO₄)(OH)₂
7 photos of Scotlandite associated with Anglesite	PbSO₄
7 photos of Scotlandite associated with Caledonite	Pb₅Cu₂(SO₄)₃(CO₃)(OH)₆
6 photos of Scotlandite associated with Susannite	Pb₄(CO₃)₂(SO₄)(OH)₂
4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Fassinaite	Pb₂(S₂O₃)(CO₃)
4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Cerussite	PbCO₃
4 photos of Scotlandite associated with Mattheddleite	Pb₅(SiO₄)_1.5(SO₄)_1.5(Cl,OH)
2 photos of Scotlandite associated with Galena	PbS
2 photos of Scotlandite associated with Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
1 photo of Scotlandite associated with Lanarkite	Pb₂(SO₄)O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

4.JE.X	Albertiniite	Fe²⁺(SO₃) · 3H₂O	Mon. 2/m
4.JE.	Mikenewite	Mn²⁺(S⁴⁺O₃) · 3H₂O	Mon. 2/m
4.JE.	Vanpeltite	(Mo₂O₅)(S⁴⁺O₃) · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m
4.JE.05	Fleisstalite	FeSO₃ · 3H₂O	Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
4.JE.05	Gravegliaite	Mn²⁺SO₃ · 3H₂O	Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
4.JE.10	Hannebachite	CaSO₃ · H₂O	Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.JE.15	Orschallite	Ca₃(SO₃)₂(SO₄) · 12H₂O	Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3c
4.JE.25	Kollerite	(NH₄)₂Fe³⁺(SO₃)₂(OH) · H₂O	Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm

Fluorescence of ScotlanditeHide

In UV light:

yellow under LW UV.

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.

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References for ScotlanditeHide

Reference List:

Lutz, Heinz Dieter, Buchmeier, Willi, Engelen, Bernward (1983) Notizen: Die Kristallstruktur des Bleisulfits/Crystal Structure of Lead Sulfite. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B, 38. 523-525 doi:10.1515/znb-1983-0422

Sarp, H. (1984): Seconde occurrence du nouveau minéral Scotlandite PbSO3. Schweiz. Mineral. Petrogr. Mitt., 64, 317-321.

Pertlik, F., Zemann, J. (1985) The crystal structure of scotlandite, PbSO₃. TMPM Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 34 (3) 289-295 doi:10.1007/bf01082968

Dunn, Pete J., Fleischer, Michael, Langley, Richard H., Shigley, James E., Zilczer, Janet A. (1985) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 70 (7-8) 871-881

Green, David I. (1989) Scotlandite from Higher Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria. Mineralogical Magazine, 53 (373) 653 doi:10.1180/minmag.1989.053.373.20

(2005) Scotlandite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Neall, T., Green, D.I., Bridges, T.F. (2006) Scotlandite in the British Isles: its occurrence morphology and paragenesis. Journal of the Russell Society, 9. 83-89

Frost, Ray L., Keeffe, Eloise C. (2009) Raman spectroscopic study of the sulfite-bearing minerals scotlandite, hannebachite and orschallite: implications for the desulfation of soils. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 40 (3). 244-248 doi:10.1002/jrs.2089

Localities for ScotlanditeHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.

Argentina
La Rioja Province General Lamadrid Department Villa Castelli ⓘ Sierra de Cacho ?	Grundmann et al. (2018)
Mendoza Province Luján de Cuyo department Cacheuta District Sierra de Cacheuta Cerro de Cacheuta ⓘ Cacheuta Mine ?	Grundmann et al. (2018)
Australia
Queensland Burke Shire Lawn Hill ⓘ Union Jack mine ?	Con Constantinides collection
France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône Villefranche-sur-Saône Deux-Grosnes Monsols ⓘ La Croix des Oncins	Martine & Pierre Valverde collection +1 other reference
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Saône-et-Loire Autun Saint-Prix L'Argentolle ⓘ Argentolle Mine	Sarp (1984) +1 other reference
Occitanie Lozère Mende Saint-Léger-de-Peyre ⓘ Sainte-Lucie Mine ?	Patrice Queneau Collection visual identification. Confirmed. Analyzed by Nicolas Meisser (Naturéum)
Germany
Baden-Württemberg Freiburg Region Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald Badenweiler Badenweiler Pb mining district Sehringen ⓘ Haus Baden Mine	Weiß (1990)
Müllheim ⓘ Altemann cliff	Walenta (1992)
Ortenaukreis Oberwolfach ⓘ Clara Mine	70. +1 other reference
Italy
Veneto Vicenza Province Torrebelvicino Mercanti Valley ⓘ Monte Trisa Mines	Rocchetti et al. (2012)
ⓘ Gallery no. 2	Rocchetti et al. (2012) +1 other reference
Namibia
Oshikoto Region Tsumeb ⓘ Tsumeb Mine (Ongopolo Mine)	Gebhard (1999) +1 other reference
Russia
Murmansk Oblast Lovozersky District Keivy Mountains Western Keivy Massif ⓘ Ploskaya Mountain	Voloshin A.V. et al. (1986)
UK
England Cumbria Allerdale Caldbeck Deer Hills ⓘ Short Grain
Roughton Gill ⓘ Brae Fell Mine	- (2006)
ⓘ Dry Smale Gill	- (2006)
ⓘ Higher Roughton Gill (Balliway Rigg)	Green (1989) +3 other references
ⓘ Red Gill Mine	Neall et al. (2006) +2 other references
ⓘ Roughton Gill Mine	Green (1989) +2 other references
ⓘ Caldbeck Fells Mining Region	Stanley et al. (1991)
Eden Mungrisdale ⓘ Saddleback Old Mine	Briscoe et al. (2008)
Derbyshire Bolsover District Hodthorpe and Belph ⓘ Whitwell Quarry	Tarmac
Scotland Dumfries and Galloway Wanlockhead Whytes Cleuch ⓘ Wilsons Vein	Steve Rust
South Lanarkshire Leadhills ⓘ Horners Vein (Jeffrey's Vein; Carse's Vein)	S Rust collection
ⓘ Susanna Mine (Glennery Scar vein; Susanna vein [Scar vein]; Portobello vein; Humby vein; Lead vein) (TL) 👁 Image	Paar et al. (1984)
Wanlock Dod ⓘ Hopeful Vein
ⓘ Lady Anne Hopetoun shaft (Brow and Hopeful Veins) 👁 Image	S.Rust Collection
ⓘ Scar Vein	S.Rust Collection
Wool Law Woolgill Mine ⓘ Wool Gill Mine (Wool Gill Vein)	S. Rust collection
Wales Caerphilly Machen ⓘ Machen quarry ? 👁 Image	Plant et al. (1996)
USA
Arizona Graham County Aravaipa Mining District Klondyke Grand Reef Mountain Laurel Canyon ⓘ Grand Reef Mine	Rruff project single crystal XRD.
Maricopa County Osborn Mining District Tonopah Tiger Wash ⓘ Evening Star Mine	Raman analyzed at the University of ...

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