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Aiolosite

Formula:
Na
 
4
Bi(SO
 
4
)
 
3
Cl
System:Hexagonal
Name:
After Aiolos, the Greek name of the mythological god of winds from whom the windy Aeolian Archipelago takes its name.
This page provides mineralogical data about Aiolosite.

Classification of Aiolosite

IMA status:Approved 2008
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Type Occurrence of Aiolosite

Type Locality:La Fossa Crater, Vulcano Island, Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands), Lipari, Messina Province, Sicily, Italy

Crystallography of Aiolosite

Crystal System:Hexagonal
Class (H-M):6/m - Dipyramidal
Space Group:P63/m
Cell Parameters:a = 9.626Å, c = 6.880Å
Ratio:a:c = 1 : 0.715
Unit Cell Volume:V 552.09 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction:
d-spacingIntensity
4.787 (20)
3.432 (45)
2.853 (100)
2.775 (85)
2.306 (25)
2.189 (15)
1.965 (35)

Chemical Properties of Aiolosite

Formula:
Na
 
4
Bi(SO
 
4
)
 
3
Cl
Essential elements:Bi, Cl, Na, O, S
All elements listed in formula:Bi, Cl, Na, O, S

Other Names for Aiolosite

Synonyms:
IMA2008-015
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Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Aiolosite

Reference List:IMA website - Proposals approved in July 2008

Ciriotti, M.E., Fascio, L. & Pasero, M. (2009): Italian Type Minerals. Edizioni Plus, Università di Pisa, Pisa, Italy, 357 pp.

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    Localities for Aiolosite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Italy
     
    • Sicily
      • Messina Province
        • Lipari
          • Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands)
            • Vulcano Island
    		IMA website - Proposals approved in July 2008
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