Rhodplumsite is a rare mineral that is typically found within hydrothermal veins. While there are no precise synonyms for rhodplumsite, it is often associated with minerals such as pyrite, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite. Other related minerals include rhodonite, which has a similar pinkish-red hue, and plumsite, which shares some of rhodplumsite's metallic properties. Rhodplumsite is also known as a member of the tetrahedrite group, a family of sulfosalts that share similar crystal structures. Other examples of minerals in this group include tennantite and enargite. Despite its relative obscurity, rhodplumsite is highly sought after by collectors due to its unique color and rarity.