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Riomarinaite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Riomarinaite, etc.

Zinnwald-Cínovec mining region, Ore Mountains, Europe
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Riomarinaite

Falcacci stope, Rio Mine, Rio Marina, Rio, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
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Riomarinaite, etc.

Zinnwald-Cínovec mining region, Ore Mountains, Europe
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Riomarinaite, etc.

Zinnwald-Cínovec mining region, Ore Mountains, Europe
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Riomarinaite

Falcacci stope, Rio Mine, Rio Marina, Rio, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
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Riomarinaite, etc.

Zinnwald-Cínovec mining region, Ore Mountains, Europe
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Riomarinaite, etc.

Zinnwald-Cínovec mining region, Ore Mountains, Europe
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Riomarinaite

Falcacci stope, Rio Mine, Rio Marina, Rio, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
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About RiomarinaiteHide

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Rio Marina

Rio Mine, Rio Marina, Rio, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Formula:
Bi(SO4)(OH) · H2O
Colour:
light beige to light grey
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
4.80 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For the type locality, the Rio Marina mine, Italy.
This page provides mineralogical data about Riomarinaite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
27210
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27210:8

IMA Classification of RiomarinaiteHide

IMA status:
Approved
IMA Formula:
Bi3+S6+O4(OH)·H2O
Approval year:
2000
First published:
2005
Type description reference:
Rögner, P. (2005): Riomarinait, ein neues Wismutmineral vom Abbau Falcacci, Rio Marina, Elba (Italien). Aufschluss: 56: 53-60. (in German)

Classification of RiomarinaiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
7.DF.75

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
F : With large and medium-sized cations

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of RiomarinaiteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous
Colour:
Light beige to light grey
Streak:
White to light grey
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.80(3) g/cm3 (Calculated)

Chemistry of RiomarinaiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Bi(SO4)(OH) · H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Bi61.453 %
O28.229 %
S9.429 %
H0.889 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Bi, H, O, S - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of RiomarinaiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.0118(3) Å, b = 13.3355(6) Å, c = 6.4854(4) Å
β = 112.906°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.451 : 1 : 0.486
Unit Cell V:
478.94 ų
Z:
4
Comment:
Space Group: P21/n.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0009781RiomarinaiteGraunar M, Lazarini F (1982) Di-mu-hydroxo-bis[aquasulfatobismuth(III)] Acta Crystallographica B38 2879-28811982synthetic0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.2598 Å(100)
5.4530 Å(42)
3.3350 Å(42)
5.1152 Å(37)
3.1127 Å(36)
5.1926 Å(32)
2.9151 Å(22)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]
47f : [Uranyl (U⁶⁺) minerals]

Type Occurrence of RiomarinaiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Falcacci stope, Rio Mine, Rio Marina, Rio, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
General Appearance of Type Material:
Cavernous masses and coatings, rarely radiated aggregates of acicular crystals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Bavarian State Collection for Mineralogy, Munich, Germany (MSM 27074)
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Alteration product of bismuthinite at very low pH values.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
AnglesiteBismocliteBismuthiniteCannoniteCosalite
Pyrite
Reference:
Rögner, P. (2005): Riomarinait, ein neues Wismutmineral vom Abbau Falcacci, Rio Marina, Elba (Italien). Aufschluss: 56: 53-60. (in German)

Synonyms of RiomarinaiteHide

Other Language Names for RiomarinaiteHide

Simplified Chinese:瑞铋矾
Traditional Chinese:瑞鉍礬

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Riomarinaite associated with BismuthiniteBi2S3
2 photos of Riomarinaite associated with Native BismuthBi
1 photo of Riomarinaite associated with CannoniteBi2(SO4)O(OH)2
1 photo of Riomarinaite associated with PyriteFeS2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.DF.Siligiite [Pb(H2O)5(SO4)][Zn9(OH)18]Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DF.AlcaparrosaiteK3Ti4+Fe3+(SO4)4O(H2O)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DF.FlaggitePb4Cu2+4Te6+2(SO4)2O11(OH)2(H2O)Tric. 1 : P1
7.DF.BairditePb2Cu2+4Te6+2O10(OH)2(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DF.TzeferisiteCaZn8(SO4)2(OH)12Cl2(H2O)9Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3c
7.DF.Cherokeeite[Pb2Zn(OH)4](SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m
7.DF.Ammoniomathesiusite(NH4)5(UO2)4(SO4)4(VO5) · 4H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
7.DF.Sigogglinite[Pb6Zn(OH)8]2(SO4)6 · (H2O)8-xMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.DF.XBlueridgeite[Pb8Zn3Cu2+(OH)16](SO4)2(S2O3)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DF.ErssoniteMg7Fe3+2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 12H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : P3c1
7.DF.PoellmanniteCa6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.DF.Carlsonite(NH4)5Fe3+3O(SO4)6 · 7H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.DF.Cuprocherokeeite[Pb8Zn3Cu2+(OH)16](SO4)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m
7.DF.Haywoodite[Pb(H2O)10][Zn12(OH)20(H2O)(SO4)3]Tric. 1 : P1
7.DF.ChromschieffelinitePb10Te6+6O20(OH)14(CrO4)(H2O)5Orth. 222 : C2221
7.DF.05UklonskoviteNaMg(SO4)F · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.DF.10KainiteKMg(SO4)Cl · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DF.10KaliochalciteKCu2(SO4)2[(OH)(H2O)]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DF.15NatrochalciteNaCu2(SO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DF.17GenplesiteCa3Sn(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
7.DF.17'Unnamed (Ba-Sb Silicate-Sulphate-Hydroxide-Hydrate)'Ba3Sb5+[(Si,S)O3(OH)]2(OH,O)6 · 3H2O Trig. 3 : P3
7.DF.20SideronatriteNa2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
7.DF.20MetasideronatriteNa2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
7.DF.25FleischeritePb3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
7.DF.25MallestigitePb3Sb5+(SO4)(AsO4)(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6 : P63
7.DF.25SchaurteiteCa3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
7.DF.25DespujolsiteCa3Mn4+(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6m2 : P62c
7.DF.30Slavíkite(H3O+)3Mg6Fe15(SO4)21(OH)18 · 98H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.DF.35MetavoltineK2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2OTrig.
7.DF.40LannoniteMg2Ca4Al4(SO4)8F8 · 24H2OTet. 4/m : I4/m
7.DF.40VlodavetsiteAlCa2(SO4)2F2Cl · 4H2OTet. 4/m : I4/m
7.DF.45PeretaiteCa(SbO)4(SO4)2(OH)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DF.50GordaiteNaZn4(SO4)(OH)6Cl · 6H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DF.50CalamaiteNa2TiO(SO4)2 · 2H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Ibam
7.DF.52Huizingite-(Al)[(NH4)9(SO4)2][(Al,Fe3+)3(OH)2(H2O)4(SO4)6]Tric. 1 : P1
7.DF.52ScordariiteK8(Fe3+0.67◻0.33)[Fe3+3O(SO4)6]2 · 14H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.DF.55Clairite(NH4)2Fe3(SO4)4(OH)3 · 3H2OTric.
7.DF.55GiacovazzoiteK5Fe3+3O(SO4)6 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DF.57MagnanelliiteK3Fe3+2(SO4)4(OH)(H2O)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DF.60ArzruniteCu4Pb2(SO4)(OH)4Cl6 · 2H2O (?)Orth.
7.DF.60EvdokimoviteTl4(VO)3(SO4)5(H2O)5Mon. 2/m
7.DF.62Bridgesite-(Ce)CaCe2Cu6(SO4)4(OH)12 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DF.65ElyitePb4Cu(SO4)O2(OH)4 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DF.70YecoraiteFe3+3Bi5(Te6+O4)2(Te4+O3)O9 · 9H2O
7.DF.70LautenthalitePbCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DF.80DukeiteBi3+24Cr6+8O57(OH)6 · 3H2OTrig. 3m : P31c

Fluorescence of RiomarinaiteHide

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 RiomarinaiteHide

References for RiomarinaiteHide

Localities for RiomarinaiteHide

Showing 6 localities.

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.
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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.
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Gough Co.
      • Kingsgate
Clissold (2007)
Czech Republic
 
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Teplice District
      • Dubí
Vrtiška et al. (2020)
Europe
 
  • Ore Mountains
Vrtiška et al. (2020)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Freyung-Grafenau District
        • Röhrnbach
Habel (2009)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Pleystein
Dill et al. (2012)
Italy (TL)
 
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Rio
        • Rio Marina
          • Rio Mine
Rögner (2005) +1 other reference
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