Aiolosite | |
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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 |
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]