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Cannizzarite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About CannizzariteHide

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Stanislao Cannizzaro
Formula:
Pb48Bi56S132
S may be replaced by minor Se (or Se may even be essential). The structure solution (Topa et al., 2010) gave Pb48Bi56(S124Se8)sum132. This can be simplified to Pb6Bi7(S,Se)16.5.
Previously given as Pb8Bi10S23.
Colour:
White to silvery gray
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
6.7
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named by F. Zambonini, O. de Fiore, and G. Carobbi in 1924 in honor of Stanislao Cannizzaro (13 July 1826, Palermo, Sicily, Italy – 10 May 1910, Rome, Italy), chemist. He is best known for the Cannizzaro reaction and his work on atomic weights.
Wittite may be identical with cannizzarite.

Compare Unnamed (Cd-Pb-Bi Sulphide Selenide II) and so-called "cannizzarite-B" (UM1975-13-S:BiPb).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
883
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:883:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
c39d24ea-3221-46e2-b106-93c732d77755

IMA Classification of CannizzariteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Pb8Bi10S23
First published:
1924

Classification of CannizzariteHide

2.JB.20

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
J : Sulfosalts of PbS archetype
B : Galena derivatives, with Pb
3.6.5.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
6 : 2 < ø < 2.49
5.6.25

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
6 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Pb alone

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of CannizzariteHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
White to silvery gray
Comment:
Iridescent tarnish.
Hardness:
Hardness:
VHN20=132 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Malleable
Comment:
Somewhat malleable and elastic, prone to twisting and bending.
Density:
6.7 g/cm3 (Measured)    6.95 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of CannizzariteHide

Anisotropism:
Strong from blue to gray
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1R2
400nm49.2%51.3%
420nm49.8%52.4%
440nm50.4%53.5%
460nm50.7%53.7%
480nm50.6%53.3%
500nm50.2%52.8%
520nm49.7%52.2%
540nm49.2%51.6%
560nm48.6%51.0%
580nm48.2%50.4%
600nm47.8%50.0%
620nm47.5%49.5%
640nm47.3%49.2%
660nm47.2%49.0%
680nm47.2%49.0%
700nm47.2%49.2%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 53.7%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red

Chemistry of CannizzariteHide

Mindat Formula:
Pb48Bi56S132

S may be replaced by minor Se (or Se may even be essential). The structure solution (Topa et al., 2010) gave Pb48Bi56(S124Se8)sum132. This can be simplified to Pb6Bi7(S,Se)16.5.
Previously given as Pb8Bi10S23.
Common Impurities:
Se,Ag,Sb,Te

Crystallography of CannizzariteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 38.86(3) Å, b = 4.090(3) Å, c = 39.83(3) Å
β = 102.30(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 9.501 : 1 : 9.738
Unit Cell V:
6,185.16 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Thin laths, felted masses, stellate groups. Crystals to 2 mm.
Twinning:
Stellate trillings and simple V-shaped twins.
Comment:
(Cd,In)-rich cannizzarite has a 15.4172(9), b 4.0582(2), c 20.8071(12) Å, β 98.031(2)°, V 1289.05(12) Å3 (Borisov et al., 2012). Previously assumed to be a = 4.13, b = 4.13, c = 15.48 Å, beta 99° (Graham et al., 1953).

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0006281CannizzariteTopa D, Makovicky E, Dittrich H (2010) The crystal structure of 7H:12Q cannizzarite from Vulcano, Italy The Canadian Mineralogist 48 483-4952010Vulcano, Italy0293
0009657CannizzariteMatzat E (1979) Cannizzarite Acta Crystallographica B35 133-1361979Vulcano, Italy0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.82 Å(100)
3.01 Å(60)
2.68 Å(60)
2.87 Å(50)
2.22 Å(50)
2.03 Å(50)
1.910 Å(40)
Comments:
some preferred orientation occured

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust>4.50
11 : Volcanic fumarole minerals; reduced phases (see also #45)
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere>4.45
12 : Hadean hydrothermal subsurface sulfide deposits (see also #33)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates]
Geological Setting:
Fumaroles; sulfide veinlets in greisen (Shumilovsk); common associated minerals concern the latter

Type Occurrence of CannizzariteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Very thin single laths, up to 2 mm, often warped but also found straight; may have frayed ends; also as felted masses and stellate groups.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
University of Florence, Florence, Italy, 14398/G.
Natural History Museum, catalogue no. 128.28.
National School of Mines, Paris, France.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Deep fumarolic activity.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Other Language Names for CannizzariteHide

Simplified Chinese:卡辉铋铅矿
Spanish:Cannizzarita

Varieties of CannizzariteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
7 photos of Cannizzarite associated with Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
6 photos of Cannizzarite associated with SideriteFeCO3
4 photos of Cannizzarite associated with ChallacolloiteKPb2Cl5
3 photos of Cannizzarite associated with PseudocotunniteK2PbCl4
3 photos of Cannizzarite associated with BournonitePbCuSbS3
3 photos of Cannizzarite associated with AdulariaKAlSi3O8
2 photos of Cannizzarite associated with CosalitePb2Bi2S5
2 photos of Cannizzarite associated with SphaleriteZnS
2 photos of Cannizzarite associated with MozgovaitePbBi4S7
1 photo of Cannizzarite associated with BismuthiniteBi2S3

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.JB.SenandoriteAgPbSb3S6Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
2.JB.OscarkempffiteAg10Pb4(Sb17Bi9)S48Orth. mm2
2.JB.ChukotkaiteAgPb7Sb5S15Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.ArsenquatrandoriteAg17.6Pb12.8Sb38.1As11.5S96Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.Clino-oscarkempffiteAg15Pb6Sb21Bi18S72Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.AndreadiniiteCuHgAg7Pb7Sb24S48Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.GinelfiteAg2(Ag0.5Fe)TlPb23.5(Sb,As)33.5S76Tric. 1 : P1
2.JB.LazerckeriteAg3.75Pb4.50(Sb7.75Bi4)S24Mon. 2/m
2.JB.LasmanisiteAg12Pb13Mn11Sb44S96Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
2.JB.MontpelvouxiteAgPb16Sb27As18S84Tric. 1 : P1
2.JB.SelenojunoiteCu2Pb3Bi8Se16Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.05DiaphoriteAg3Pb2Sb3S8Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.10CosalitePb2Bi2S5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.JB.15FreieslebeniteAgPbSbS3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.15MarriteAgPbAsS3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.20WittitePb9Bi12(S,Se)27Mon.
2.JB.25aJunoiteCu2Pb3Bi8(S,Se)16Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.25iNeyiteAg2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.25cNordströmiteCuPb3Bi7(Se4S10)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.JB.25gNuffielditeCu1.4Pb2.4Bi2.4Sb0.2S7Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.JB.25dProuditeCuPb7.5Bi9.33(S,Se)22Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.25hWeibullitePb5Bi8Se7S11Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.JB.25bFelbertaliteCu2Pb6Bi8S19Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.25jRouxeliteCu2HgPb23Sb27S65.5Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.25fÁngelaiteCu2AgPbBiS4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.JB.25iCuproneyiteCu7Pb27Bi25S68Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.30aGeocronitePb14Sb6S23Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.JB.30aJordanitePb14As6S23Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.JB.30bKirkiitePb10Bi3As3S19Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.JB.30cTsugaruitePb28As15S50ClOrth. mm2 : Pnn2
2.JB.30aMarcobaldiitePb12(Sb3As2Bi)Σ6S21Tric. 1 : P1
2.JB.30aArsenmarcobaldiitePb12(As3.2Sb2.8)Σ6S21Tric. 1 : P1
2.JB.35cPillaitePb9Sb10S23ClO0.5Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.35aZinkenitePb9Sb22S42Hex. 6 : P63
2.JB.35bScainiitePb14Sb30S54O5Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.35dPellouxite(Cu,Ag)Pb10Sb12S27O(Cl,S)0.6Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.35fTubuliteAg2Pb22Sb20S53 Mon. m : Pb
2.JB.35eChovanitePb15-2xSb14+2xS36Ox (x ~ 0.2)Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.40bAschamalmitePb6-3xBi2+xS9Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.40aBursaitePb5Bi4S11 (?)Orth.
2.JB.40bEskimoiteAg7Pb10Bi15S36Mon.
2.JB.40aFizélyiteAg5Pb14Sb21S48 Mon. 2/m
2.JB.40aGustaviteAgPbBi3S6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.JB.40aLillianitePb3-2xAgxBi2+xS6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.JB.40cOurayiteAg3Pb4Bi5S13Orth.
2.JB.40aRamdohritePb5.9Fe0.1Mn0.1In0.1Cd0.2Ag2.8Sb10.8S24Mon. 2/m
2.JB.40aRoshchiniteAg19Pb10Sb51S96Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.JB.40dSchirmeritePbAgBi3S6 - Pb3Ag1.5Bi3.5S9Orth.
2.JB.40aTreasuriteAg7Pb6Bi15S32Mon.
2.JB.40aUchucchacuaiteAgMnPb3Sb5S12Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmm
2.JB.40eUstarasitePb(Bi,Sb)6S10 (?)
2.JB.40aVikingiteAg5Pb8Bi13S30Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.40aXilingolitePb3Bi2S6Mon.
2.JB.40bHeyrovskýitePb6Bi2S9Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
2.JB.40UM1988-05-S:AgBiCuHgPb(Hg,Ag,Cu,Pb)5Pb5Bi11S27
2.JB.40UM1988-06-S:AgBiCuHgPb(Pb,Hg)12(Cu,Ag)3(Bi,Sb)10(S,Te)27
2.JB.40aQuatrandoriteAgPbSb3S6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.40aMenchettiiteAgPb2.40Mn1.60Sb3As2S12Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.40aTerrywallaceiteAgPb(Sb,Bi)3S6 Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.JB.40aJasrouxiteAg16Pb4(Sb24As16)S72Tric. 1 : P1
2.JB.40aErzwiesiteAg8Pb12Bi16S40Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
2.JB.40aStaročeskéiteAg0.70Pb1.60(Bi1.35Sb1.35)Σ2.70S6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
2.JB.40aOyoniteAg3Mn2Pb4Sb7As4S24Mon. 2/m
2.JB.40aHolubiteAg3Pb6(Sb8Bi3)S24Mon. 2/m
2.JB.40bBaiamareiteAg4Pb12Fe4Sb20S48Mon. 2/m
2.JB.55GratonitePb9As4S15Trig. 3m : R3m
2.JB.60MarrucciiteHg3Pb16Sb18S46Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JB.65VurroitePb20Sn2(Bi,As)22S54Cl6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.JB.65TazieffitePb20Cd2(As,Bi)22S50Cl10Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.JB.70DaliranitePbHgAs2S5Mon.

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 CannizzariteHide

References for CannizzariteHide

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Localities for CannizzariteHide

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.

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.
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Krimml
        • Rainbach valley
Steiner et al. (2020)
      • Mittersill
        • Mittersill Scheelite deposit
Topa et al. (2001)
China
 
  • Hainan
    • Ledong Co.
Bin Shu et al. (2006)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
Dequan Zhang et al. (1991)
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Anyuan Co.
Yingchen Ren (1998) +2 other references
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Isère
      • Grenoble
        • Susville
BRGM (1981)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Limoges
        • Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
Queneau (n.d.)
Hungary
 
  • Pest County
    • Szob District
Zajzon N et al. (2014)
Szakáll et al. (2012)
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
Finello et al. (2007)
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Messina
      • Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands)
        • Lipari
          • Vulcano Island
31-36. +1 other reference
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Campiglia Marittima
Biagioni et al. (2013)
      • Campo nell'Elba
        • San Piero in Campo
Orlandi et al. (1997)
      • Capoliveri
P. Rögner et al. (2000)
    • Massa-Carrara Province
      • Carrara
        • Miseglia quarrying basin (Miseglia-Fantiscritti quarrying basin; Fantiscritti quarrying basin)
Biagioni et al. (2019)
        • Torano quarrying basin
Biagioni et al. (2019)
Japan
 
  • Niigata Prefecture
    • Uetsu
Izumino et al. (2015)
Izumino et al. (2015)
Izumino et al. (2015)
  • Yamagata Prefecture
Izumino et al. (2014)
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Hagi City
      • Asahi-son
Nakashima (1981)
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Kazakhstan
 
  • Akmola Region
Kovalev et al. (2018)
Kosovo
 
  • Mitrovica District
    • Mitrovica
      • Trepča complex
Kołodziejczyk et al. (2015)
  • Pristina District
    • Graçanica
      • Gračanica (Graçanicë)
Mederski et al. (2021)
Norway
 
  • Nordland
    • Sørfold
Husdal (2019)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
      • Szklarska Poręba
Mochnacka et al. (2015) +1 other reference
Romania
 
  • Bihor County
    • Nucet
www.minerals-of-the carpathians.eu (2009)
Russia
 
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Yelizovsky District
American Mineralogist +1 other reference
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Kavalerovsky District
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands (Kurile Islands)
      • Kurilsky District
        • Iturup Island
Curator +4 other references
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Krasnochikoysky District
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
    • Petrovsk-Zabaykalsky District
Eremin et al. (2014)
Serbia
 
Slobodan A. Radosavljević et al. (2013) +1 other reference
Radosavljevic-Mihajlovic et al. (2007)
Radosavljević-Mihajlović et al. (2017)
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Falun
Mumme (1980)
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Surselva Region
      • Medel (Lucmagn)
        • Val Medel
Stalder et al. (1998)
Nowacki et al. (1969) +1 other reference
  • Ticino
    • Leventina
      • Bedretto
        • Ronco
Kipfer et al. (1979) +1 other reference
  • Uri
    • Reuss Valley
      • Rien Valley
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Valais
    • Martigny
      • Mont Chemin mining district
Graeser S. (2005)
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Ayer
Ansermet (2012)
    • Westlich Raron
      • Ferden
Mineralogical Society of America - ... +1 other reference
      • Steg-Hohtenn
        • Mittal
Schad (1989)
Schweizer Strahler 4/2001 p 19-23
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Graham County
      • Aravaipa Mining District
        • Aravaipa
Anthony et al. (1995)
  • New Mexico
    • Doña Ana County
      • Organ Mountains
        • Organ Mining District
Collection of the New Mexico Bureau of ...
    • Grant County
      • Pinos Altos Mining District
Northrop et al. (1996)
 
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