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Bolivarite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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About Bolivarite
Ignacio BolĂvar
Formula:
Al2(PO4)(OH)3 · 4-5H2O
Colour:
Pale greenish-yellow
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
1.97 - 2.05
Crystal System:
Amorphous
Name:
Named by L.F. Navarro and P.C. Barea, P.C. in 1921 in honor of Ignacio Bolivar (9 November 1850, Madrid, Spain - 19 November 1944, Mexico City, Mexico), naturalist, entomologist, and director of the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid.
Type Locality:
See also kobokoboite.
Possibly only a variety of evansite (if bolivarite was formally discredited, evansite would have priority as the species name).
Possibly only a variety of evansite (if bolivarite was formally discredited, evansite would have priority as the species name).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
713
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:713:3
IMA Classification of Bolivarite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
Al2PO4(OH)3·4H2O
First published:
1921
Classification of Bolivarite
8.DF.10
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
F : With only medium-sized cations, (OH,etc.):RO4 > 3:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
F : With only medium-sized cations, (OH,etc.):RO4 > 3:1
42.6.8.1
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
6 : A2(XO4)Zq·xH2O
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
6 : A2(XO4)Zq·xH2O
19.7.7
19 : Phosphates
7 : Phosphates of Al alone
19 : Phosphates
7 : Phosphates of Al alone
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 for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Bva | IMAâCNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMAâCNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Bolivarite
Vitreous
Colour:
Pale greenish-yellow
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Fracture:
Splintery, Conchoidal
Density:
1.97 - 2.05 g/cm3 (Measured)
Chemistry of Bolivarite
Mindat Formula:
Al2(PO4)(OH)3 · 4-5H2O
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Common Impurities:
U
Crystallography of Bolivarite
Crystal System:
Amorphous
Morphology:
Cryptocrystalline crusts.
Comment:
Amorphous to 1050 degrees
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] |
Type Occurrence of Bolivarite
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Crevices in granite.
Other Language Names for Bolivarite
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.DF. | Wiperamingaite | NaCaFe3+Al(PO4)F5(OH) · H2O |
| 8.DF. | Kernowite | Cu2Fe(AsO4)(OH)4 · 4H2O |
| 8.DF.05 | Hotsonite | Al11(SO4)3(PO4)2(OH)21 · 16H2O |
| 8.DF.10 | Liskeardite | [(Al,Fe)32(AsO4)18(OH)42(H2O)22] · 52H2O |
| 8.DF.10 | RosiĂšresite | (Pb, Cu, Al, P, O, H) |
| 8.DF.10 | Evansite | Al3(PO4)(OH)6 · 6H2O |
| 8.DF.15 | Rusakovite | (Fe3+,Al)5(VO4,PO4)2(OH)9 · 3H2O |
| 8.DF.20 | Liroconite | Cu2Al(AsO4)(OH)4 · 4H2O |
| 8.DF.25 | Sieleckiite | Cu3Al4(PO4)2(OH)12 · 2H2O |
| 8.DF.30 | Chalcophyllite | Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O |
| 8.DF.35 | Parnauite | Cu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2O |
| 8.DF.40 | Gladiusite | Fe2(Fe,Mg)4(PO4)(OH)11(H2O) |
| 8.DF.50 | ForĂȘtite | Cu2Al2(AsO4)(OH,O,H2O)6 |
Fluorescence of Bolivarite
Strongly fluorescent in green
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 Bolivarite
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References for Bolivarite
Reference List:
Van Wambeke, L. (1971) The uranium-bearing mineral bolivarite: new data and a second occurrence. Mineralogical Magazine, 38 (296) 418-423 doi:10.1180/minmag.1971.038.296.03
Localities for Bolivarite
Showing 7 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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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.
Austria | |
| Meixner +3 other references |
DR Congo | |
| Erik Vercammen collection +1 other reference |
Hungary | |
| Elsholtz et al. (1974) +1 other reference |
Japan | |
| Matsubara et al. (1986) |
Nigeria | |
| Kogi Iron Limited |
Spain | |
| Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com) |
| Navarro and Barea (1921) +2 other references |
RĂĄgyincs Valley, DĂ©destapolcsĂĄny, Kazincbarcika District, Borsod-AbaĂșj-ZemplĂ©n County, Hungary