Aiolosite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Aiolosite
Aeolus
Formula:
Na4Bi(SO4)3Cl
Crystal-chemical formula: Na2(Na2Bi)(SO4)3Cl
Colour:
Colourless to white
Lustre:
Vitreous
Specific Gravity:
3.589 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Member of:
Name:
After Aiolos, the Greek name of the mythological god of winds from whom the windy Aeolian Archipelago takes its name.
Apatite-type structure.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
38693
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:38693:3
Similar Names
| Ailsyte | A rock subtype | |
| Alusite | A synonym of 'Alushtite' |
IMA Classification of Aiolosite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Na2(Na2Bi)(SO4)3Cl
Approval year:
2008
First published:
2010
Classification of Aiolosite
7.BD.20
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
B : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
B : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
Mineral Symbols
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aio | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Aiolosite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Colourless to white
Streak:
White
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
None observed
Density:
3.589 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Aiolosite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.59(1) nε = 1.60(1)
Birefringence:
0.01
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.010
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Aiolosite
Mindat Formula:
Na4Bi(SO4)3Cl
Crystal-chemical formula: Na2(Na2Bi)(SO4)3Cl
Crystal-chemical formula: Na2(Na2Bi)(SO4)3Cl
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Aiolosite
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6/m - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P63/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.626(3) Å, c = 6.880(3) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.715
Unit Cell V:
552.1 ų
Z:
2
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005030 | Aiolosite | Demartin F, Gramaccioli C M, Campostrini I, Pilati T (2010) Aiolosite, Na2(Na2Bi)(SO4)3Cl, a new sulfate isotypic to apatite from La Fossa Crater, Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy American Mineralogist 95 382-385 |  | 2010 | La Fossa Crater, Vulcano Island, Aeolian Archipelago, Sicily Italy | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.787 Å | (20) |
| 3.432 Å | (45) |
| 2.853 Å | (100) |
| 2.775 Å | (85) |
| 2.306 Å | (25) |
| 2.189 Å | (15) |
| 1.965 Å | (35) |
| 1.716 Å | (20) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates] | |
| 45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Aiolosite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Acicular to slender prismatic crystals up to 0.5 mm long. The crystals are terminated by the pinacoid or, more rarely, by a bipyramid.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Dipartimento di Chimica Strutturale e Stereochimica Inorganica of Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In a medium-temperature (250 °C) intracrater fumarole on altered pyroclastic breccia.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Aiolosite
Other Language Names for Aiolosite
Relationship of Aiolosite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Hedyphane Group:
| Caracolite | Na3Pb2(SO4)3Cl | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
| Cesanite | Na3Ca2(SO4)3(OH) | Hex. 6 : P6 |
| Fluorphosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3F | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
| Fluorsigaiite | Ca2Sr3(PO4)3F | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
| Hedyphane | Ca2Pb3(AsO4)3Cl | Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc |
| Hydroxylhedyphane | Ca2Pb3(AsO4)3(OH) | Trig. 3 : P3 |
| Miyahisaite | (Sr,Ca)2Ba3(PO4)3F | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
| Morelandite | Ca2Ba3(AsO4)3Cl | Hex. |
| Parafiniukite | Ca2Mn3(PO4)3Cl | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
| Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
| 'UM2002-53-PO:CaHPb' | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3(OH,Cl,F) |
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 2 photos of Aiolosite associated with Steropesite | Tl3BiCl6 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Native Sulphur | S8 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Sassolite | H3BO3 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Challacolloite | KPb2Cl5 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Salammoniac | NH4Cl |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Cotunnite | PbCl2 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Adranosite | (NH4)4NaAl2(SO4)4Cl(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Aiolosite associated with Metaborite | HBO2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 7.BD. | Hasanovite | KNa(MoO2)(SO4)2 |
| 7.BD. | Kennygayite | [Pb4O2(OH)2](SO4) |
| 7.BD. | Adanite | Pb2(Te4+O3)(SO4) |
| 7.BD. | Cadsulfohite | Cd2(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 7.BD. | Hyblerite | Pb4Bi2(SO4)2(CO3)O4 |
| 7.BD. | Zanelliite | PbCu9[AsO3.5(OH)0.5]2(AsO4)2(OH)9(H2O)3 |
| 7.BD. | Evanichite | Pb6Cr3+(Cr6+O4)2(SO4)(OH)7FCl |
| 7.BD.05 | Sulphohalite | Na6(SO4)2FCl |
| 7.BD.10 | Galeite | Na15(SO4)5F4Cl |
| 7.BD.10 | Schairerite | Na21(SO4)7ClF6 |
| 7.BD.15 | Kogarkoite | Na3(SO4)F |
| 7.BD.20 | Caracolite | Na3Pb2(SO4)3Cl |
| 7.BD.20 | Cesanite | Na3Ca2(SO4)3(OH) |
| 7.BD.25 | Burkeite | Na6(CO3)(SO4)2 |
| 7.BD.30 | Hanksite | Na22K(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl |
| 7.BD.35 | Cannonite | Bi2(SO4)O(OH)2 |
| 7.BD.40 | Lanarkite | Pb2(SO4)O |
| 7.BD.45 | Grandreefite | Pb2(SO4)F2 |
| 7.BD.50 | Itoite | Pb3Ge4+(SO4)2O2(OH)2 |
| 7.BD.55 | Chiluite | Bi3Te6+Mo6+O10.5 |
| 7.BD.60 | Hectorfloresite | Na9(SO4)4(IO3) |
| 7.BD.65 | Pseudograndreefite | Pb6(SO4)F10 |
| 7.BD.70 | Sundiusite | Pb10(SO4)O8Cl2 |
Other Information
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 Aiolosite
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References for Aiolosite
Localities for Aiolosite
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Italy (TL) | |
| Demartin et al. (2010) |
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La Fossa crater, Vulcano Island, Lipari, Eolie Islands, Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, Italy