Bottinoite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Bottinoite
Formula:
Ni2+Sb5+2(OH)12 · 6H2O
Colour:
Pale blue to pale blue-green
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3½
Specific Gravity:
2.83
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1992 by Paola Bonazzi, Silvio Menchetti, Andrea Caneschi, Stefano and Magnanelli after the type locality of Bottino Mine, Italy.
Type Locality:
This page provides mineralogical data about Bottinoite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
735
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:735:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
0ccdaafe-7d75-4719-9097-16d440845e35
IMA Classification of Bottinoite
Classification of Bottinoite
4.FH.05
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
H : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); insular octahedra
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
H : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); insular octahedra
6.3.9.1
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
3 : X(OH)3
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
3 : X(OH)3
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMAâCNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bot | IMAâCNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMAâCNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Bottinoite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Pale blue to pale blue-green
Streak:
Very light blue
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN10=94 - 110 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
2.83 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.81 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Bottinoite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.600 nε = 1.605
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.005
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Chemistry of Bottinoite
Mindat Formula:
Ni2+Sb5+2(OH)12 · 6H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Bottinoite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
P3
Cell Parameters:
a = 16.026 Å, c = 9.795 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.611
Unit Cell V:
2,178.64 Ă
Âł (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Morphology:
Crystals tabular on {0001}, with {10_10}, in rose-like and spherulitic aggregates, to 3 mm.
Twinning:
Inability to solve the structure was attributed to possible twinning. Structure was subsequently solved in P3, with twinning taken into account.
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001841 | Bottinoite | Bonazzi P, Mazzi F (1996) Bottinoite, Ni(H2O)6[Sb(OH)6]2: Crystal structure, twinning and hydrogen-bond model American Mineralogist 81 1494-1500 |  | 1996 | 0 | 293 | |
| 0001842 | Bottinoite | Bonazzi P, Mazzi F (1996) Bottinoite, Ni(H2O)6[Sb(OH)6]2: Crystal structure, twinning and hydrogen-bond model American Mineralogist 81 1494-1500 | | 1996 | Bottino mine, Apuan Alps, Italy | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.62 Ă | (100) |
| 3.36 Ă | (100) |
| 2.34 Ă | (80) |
| 1.806 Ă | (70) |
| 2.09 Ă | (60) |
| 1.751 Ă | (60) |
| 4.88 Ă | (50) |
Comments:
Recorded on material from the type locality
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 57 : Other minerals formed by human processes |
Geological Setting:
Adjacent to and incrusting ullmannite in oxidized hydrothermal base-metal deposits
Type Occurrence of Bottinoite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
University of Florence, Florence, Italy (No. 1747/RI)
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In an oxidized hydrothermal base-metal deposit
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Bottinoite
Other Language Names for Bottinoite
Relationship of Bottinoite to other Species
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 20 photos of Bottinoite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 20 photos of Bottinoite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 19 photos of Bottinoite associated with Ullmannite | NiSbS |
| 5 photos of Bottinoite associated with Annabergite | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 4 photos of Bottinoite associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 2 photos of Bottinoite associated with Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| 2 photos of Bottinoite associated with Galena | PbS |
| 2 photos of Bottinoite associated with Bindheimite | Pb2Sb2O6O |
| 2 photos of Bottinoite associated with Millerite | NiS |
| 2 photos of Bottinoite associated with Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.FH.05 | Brandholzite | MgSb2(OH)12 · 6H2O |
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 Bottinoite
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References for Bottinoite
Reference List:
Bonazzi, Paola, Menchetti, Silvio, Caneschi, Andrea, Magnanelli, Stefano (1992) Bottinoite, Ni(H2O)6[Sb(OH)6]2, a new mineral from the Bottino mine, Alpi Apuane, Italy. American Mineralogist, 77 (11-12) 1301-1304
Bonazzi, Paola, Mazzi, Fiorenzo (1996) Bottinoite, Ni(H2O)6[Sb(OH)6]2; crystal structure, twinning, and hydrogen-bond model. American Mineralogist, 81 (11) 1494-1500 doi:10.2138/am-1996-11-1220
Localities for Bottinoite
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
France | |
| Le Cahier des Micromonteurs |
Germany | |
| [Mineralogical Record 29:144] |
| Henrich et al. (2019) |
| Rolf Golze et al. (2013) +1 other reference |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Rolf Golze +3 other references | |
| 62. +1 other reference |
| |
Greece | |
| Rieck et al. (2020) |
Italy | |
| Lecca et al. (2011) |
| Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) | |
| Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) | |
| Bonazzi et al. (1992) |
| Biagioni et al. (2008) |
Spain | |
| Viñals et al. (2006) |
UK | |
| Green et al. (2000) |
| Nat Hist Museum London and S.Rust ... | |
| Day (1999) |
| National Museum of Wales database +1 other reference |
| Day (1999) |
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Dörnberg Mine, Olsberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany