Clinobisvanite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Clinobisvanite
Formula:
Bi(VO4)
Colour:
Yellow, orange, pale orange, deep reddish orange
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Earthy
Specific Gravity:
6.949 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
In allusion to the crystallographic symmetry (monoCLINic) and composition, containing BISmuth and VANadium.
Type Locality:
The monoclinic polymorph of Pucherite and Dreyerite.
A rare bismuth vanadate, often forming pseudo-tetragonal crystals.
Possibly a chemical (V) analogue of kyawthuite, but space groups are not identical (though similar).
A rare bismuth vanadate, often forming pseudo-tetragonal crystals.
Possibly a chemical (V) analogue of kyawthuite, but space groups are not identical (though similar).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1067
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1067:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
9b7ae206-b9e8-4b26-a8e9-a08ceb26cdf3
IMA Classification of Clinobisvanite
Approved
Classification of Clinobisvanite
8.AD.65
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
A : Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
A : Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
38.4.7.1
38 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, AND VANADATES
4 : AXO4
38 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, AND VANADATES
4 : AXO4
21.3.14
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cbi | 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 Clinobisvanite
Sub-Vitreous, Earthy
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Yellow, orange, pale orange, deep reddish orange
Comment:
Transparent in thin flakes.
Comment:
Very soft
Cleavage:
Perfect
{010}
{010}
Density:
6.949 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Clinobisvanite
Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
n = 2.63
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.000
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:
Very High
Chemistry of Clinobisvanite
Mindat Formula:
Bi(VO4)
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Clinobisvanite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.195 Å, b = 11.701 Å, c = 5.092 Å
β = 90.38°
β = 90.38°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.444 : 1 : 0.435
Unit Cell V:
309.52 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Twinning:
Shows multiple twinning, on {101}, with cross hatching; twinning may result in formation of reticulated groups.
Comment:
I2/a (synthetic); previous β value input: 89.62
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0014279 | Clinobisvanite | Sleight A W, Chen H-Y, Ferretti A, Cox D E (1979) Crystal growth and structure of BiVO4 Materials Research Bulletin 14 1571-1581 | 1979 | synthetic | 0 | 293 | |
| 0014280 | Clinobisvanite | Sleight A W, Chen H-Y, Ferretti A, Cox D E (1979) Crystal growth and structure of BiVO4 Materials Research Bulletin 14 1571-1581 | 1979 | synthetic | 0 | 293 | |
| 0014281 | Clinobisvanite | Sleight A W, Chen H-Y, Ferretti A, Cox D E (1979) Crystal growth and structure of BiVO4 Materials Research Bulletin 14 1571-1581 | 1979 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.095 Å | (100) |
| 3.082 Å | (95) |
| 3.120 Å | (30) |
| 4.749 Å | (25) |
| 4.670 Å | (25) |
| 2.924 Å | (25) |
| 1.717 Å | (18) |
Comments:
Synthetic.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
| 34 : Complex granite pegmatites | |
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] | |
| 47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] | |
| 47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Clinobisvanite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Rare crystals, platy to pyramidal crystals, up to 1 mm; globular aggregates and coatings.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Western Australian Museum, Perth, Australia, number MDC5144 (holotype).
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, number 127456 (type).
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, number 127456 (type).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Accessory in pegmatites as an oxidization product of other Bi minerals.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Clinobisvanite
Other Language Names for Clinobisvanite
German:Clinobisvanit
Klinobisvanit
Klinobisvanit
Spanish:Clinobisvanita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 31 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Pottsite | (Pb3xBi4-2x)(VO4)4 · H2O (0.8 < x < 1.0) |
| 11 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 8 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Pucherite | Bi(VO4) |
| 6 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Bismutite | (BiO)2CO3 |
| 6 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Lepidolite | |
| 3 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Elbaite | Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| 3 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Cleavelandite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 3 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Stibiotantalite | Sb(Ta,Nb)O4 |
| 3 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Bismutostibiconite | Bi(Sb5+,Fe3+)2O7 |
| 2 photos of Clinobisvanite associated with Natrobistantite |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.AD. | Keplerite | Ca9(Ca0.5◻0.5)Mg(PO4)7 |
| 8.AD. | Deynekoite | Ca9◻Fe3+(PO4)7 |
| 8.AD. | Mazorite | Ba3(PO4)2 |
| 8.AD. | Monazite-(Gd) | Gd(PO4) |
| 8.AD.05 | Nahpoite | Na2(PO3OH) |
| 8.AD.10 | Monetite | Ca(PO3OH) |
| 8.AD.10 | Weilite | Ca(HAsO4) |
| 8.AD.10 | Švenekite | Ca(H2AsO4)2 |
| 8.AD.15 | Archerite | (K,NH4)(H2PO4) |
| 8.AD.15 | Biphosphammite | NH4(H2PO4) |
| 8.AD.20 | Phosphammite | (NH4)2(PO3OH) |
| 8.AD.25 | Buchwaldite | NaCa(PO4) |
| 8.AD.30 | Schultenite | Pb(HAsO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Chernovite-(Y) | Y(AsO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Dreyerite | Bi(VO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Wakefieldite-(Ce) | Ce(VO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Wakefieldite-(Y) | Y(VO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Xenotime-(Y) | Y(PO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Chernovite-(Ce) | (Ce,Y)(AsO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Pretulite | Sc(PO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Xenotime-(Yb) | Yb(PO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Wakefieldite-(La) | La(VO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Wakefieldite-(Nd) | Nd(VO4) |
| 8.AD.35 | Xenotime-(Gd) | Gd(PO4) |
| 8.AD.40 | Pucherite | Bi(VO4) |
| 8.AD.45 | Ximengite | Bi(PO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | Gasparite-(Ce) | Ce(AsO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | Monazite-(Ce) | Ce(PO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | Monazite-(La) | La(PO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | Monazite-(Nd) | Nd(PO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | Rooseveltite | Bi(AsO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | Cheralite | CaTh(PO4)2 |
| 8.AD.50 | Monazite-(Sm) | Sm(PO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | UM2005-35-VO:CaFePSiTh | (Th,Ca)(VO4,SiO4,PO4) |
| 8.AD.50 | Gasparite-(La) | La(AsO4) |
| 8.AD.55 | Tetrarooseveltite | Bi(AsO4) |
| 8.AD.60 | Chursinite | [Hg2]2+Hg2+2[AsO4]2 |
| 8.AD.70 | Gurimite | Ba3(VO4)2 |
| 8.AD.75 | Picaite | NaCa[AsO3OH][AsO2(OH)2] |
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 Clinobisvanite
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References for Clinobisvanite
Reference List:
Bridge, P. J., Pryce, M. W. (1974) Clinobisvanite, monoclinic BiVO4, a new mineral from Yinnietharra, Western Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 39 (308) 847-849 doi:10.1180/minmag.1974.039.308.03
Localities for Clinobisvanite
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The Locality List
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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.
Argentina | |
| Colombo et al. (2006) |
| |
| Bardelli et al. (2018) |
| Roquet et al. (2011) +2 other references |
Australia | |
| Pring et al. (2000) |
| Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie (2002) +2 other references |
| Eugene Carmichael collection. +1 other reference |
| Pegmatites of Western Australia +2 other references |
| Bridge et al. (1974) |
| Bridge et al. (1974) |
| Pegmatites of Western Australia +3 other references |
| Bridge et al. (1974) |
| Bridge et al. (1974) |
China | |
| A. V. Voloshin et al. (1983) |
France | |
| Lheur et al. (2013) |
Germany | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2005) +1 other reference |
| Petitjean et al. (2000) |
| Collection of Steffen Michalski |
| Petitjean et al. (2000) | |
| Lapis (10) | |
| T. Witzke et al.: Lapis 2001 (12) |
Japan | |
| Matsubara et al. (2006) +1 other reference |
Madagascar | |
| Pezzotta (1999) +1 other reference |
Mozambique | |
| Wilson et al. (2000) |
| Wilson et al. (2000) |
| Bridge et al. (1974) | |
| Gomes et al. (2022) | |
Namibia | |
| Desor (10/2023) |
| Bideaux |
| Gerhard Niedermayr: Mesopotamia 504 - ... +1 other reference |
Spain | |
| Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |
| Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2023) |
USA | |
| Anthony et al. (1995) |
| Dunning et al. (2005) |
| Dunning et al. (2005) | |
| DeVito et al. (1984) |
| Foord (1996) |
| Mineralogical Magazine 1996 60 : 387-388 +1 other reference |
| Mark Mauthner +1 other reference | |
| Dunning et al. (1998) |
| Collected Dec. 2019 by Michael J. ... |
| Walstrom (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Jesse Crawford photo |
| Mineralogical Magazine 1988 52 : 389-390 +3 other references |
| Smith et al. (2000) |
| Miyawaki et al. (2019) +1 other reference |
| Coolbaugh et al. (2020) | |
| Kearns et al. (2016) |
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Mesopotamia 504 Farm, Mesopotamia copper valley, Khorixas, Kunene Region, Namibia