Aiolosite (IMA symbol: Aio[1]) is a rare sodium bismuth sulfate mineral with the chemical formula Na4Bi(SO4)3Cl. Its type locality is Vulcano, Sicily, Italy. Its name comes from the Greek name Aeolus.[2]
| Aiolosite | |
|---|---|
 Aiolosite found at its type locality, the only known locality worldwide | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Na4Bi(SO4)3Cl |
| IMA symbol | Aio |
| Identification | |
| Color | Colourless to white |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent |
| Specific gravity | 3.589 |
References edit
- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- ^ Aiolosite Archived 2019-04-06 at the Wayback Machine on mindat.org
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