Chukanov, N.V., Pekov, I.V., Malinko, S.V., Zadov, A.E., Dubinchuk, V.T. (2002) Vitimite, Ca6B14O19[SO4](OH)14·5H2O, a new mineral, and conditions of its formation in Solongo Deposit, Buryatia. Zapiski Vserossijskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 131(4): 41-46.

Strunz-mindat (2023):

6.H0.45

6 : BORATES
H : Unclassified borates
0 :

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Symbol	Source	Reference
Vti	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 VitimiteHide

Lustre:

Vitreous, Silky

Transparency:

Transparent

Colour:

White

Streak:

White

Hardness:

1½ on Mohs scale

Tenacity:

Sectile

Cleavage:

None Observed

Fracture:

Fibrous

Density:

2.29(3) g/cm³ (Measured) 2.24(3) g/cm³ (Calculated)

Optical Data of VitimiteHide

Type:

Biaxial (-)

RI values:

n_α = 1.532(3) n_β = 1.537(1) n_γ = 1.540(1)

2V:

Measured: 75° (15), Calculated: 75°

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.008

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Surface Relief:

Low

Dispersion:

Moderate, r > v

Optical Extinction:

Z ∧ b = 5°.

Chemical Properties of VitimiteHide

Formula:

Ca₆[B₁₄O₁₉](SO₄)(OH)₁₄ · 5H₂O

IMA Formula:

Ca₆B₁₄O₁₉(SO₄)(OH)₁₄ · 5H₂O

Elements listed:

B, Ca, H, O, S - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of VitimiteHide

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Cell Parameters:

a = 14.10(2) Å, b = 19.53(1) Å, c = 14.05(2) Å
β = 120.39°

Ratio:

a:b:c = 0.722 : 1 : 0.719

Unit Cell V:

3,337.40 Å³ (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

fibrous aggregates

Comment:

space group P2/m, P2 or Pm; pseudohexagonal

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
12.2 Å	(100)
3.45 Å	(50)
3.063 Å	(60)
2.720 Å	(70)
1.992 Å	(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47)

Type Occurrence of VitimiteHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Solongo B deposit, Ozernoe ore cluster, Yeravninsky District, Buryatia, Russia

General Appearance of Type Material:

Fibrous aggregates to 0.2 mm.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow,
Russia.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Veinlets in fedorovskite (borehole, 129.4 m depth).

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Sphalerite	Pyrite	Priceite	Magnetite	Ludwigite
Kurchatovite	Fedorovskite	Calcite

Reference:

Download:

https://rruff.info/rruff_1.0/uploads/ZVMO131N4_41.pdf

Synonyms of VitimiteHide

IMA2001-057

Other Language Names for VitimiteHide

German:Vitimit

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

6.H0.05	Chelkarite	CaMgB₂O₄(Cl,OH)₂ · 5H₂O Or near, with Cl:OH = 3:1	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
6.H0.10	Braitschite-(Ce)	(Ca,Na₂)₇(Ce,La)₂B₂₂O₄₃ · 7H₂O	Hex. 6/m : P6/m
6.H0.15	Satimolite	KNa₂(Al₅Mg₂)[B₁₂O₁₈(OH)₁₂](OH)₆Cl₄ · 4H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
6.H0.20	Iquiqueite	K₃Na₄Mg(CrO₄)B₂₄O₃₉(OH) · 12H₂O	Trig. 3m : P3 1c
6.H0.25	Wardsmithite	Ca₅Mg[B₄O₇]₆ · 30H₂O	Hex.
6.H0.35	Halurgite	Mg₄[B₈O₁₃(OH)₂]₂ · 7H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2/b
6.H0.40	Ekaterinite	Ca₂(B₄O₇)(Cl,OH)₂ · 2H₂O	Hex. 6 : P6
6.H0.50	Canavesite	Mg₂(HBO₃)(CO₃) · 5H₂O	Mon.
6.H0.55	Qilianshanite	NaHCO₃ · H₃BO₃ · 2H₂O	Mon. 2 : B2

Other InformationHide

IR Spectrum:

borehole material (129.4 m depth) [cm^-1]: 3570sh, 3535, 3435, 3220sh, 1650w, 1185s, 1103s, 1041s, 964s, 898, 835sh, 782, 716w, 686w, 621, 549w, 538w, 500w, 465sh

Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for VitimiteHide

Reference List:

Jambor, J.L., Roberts, A.C. (2003) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 88: 1836-1840.

Mandarino, J.A. (2004) New minerals. The Canadian Mineralogist: 42: 921-945.

Pekov, I.V. (2007) New minerals from former Soviet Union countries, 1998-2006: new minerals approved by the IMA commission on new minerals and mineral names. Mineralogical Almanac: 11: 9-51.

Chukanov, N.V. (2014): Infrared spectra of mineral species: Extended library. Springer (Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy), vol. 1, Dordrecht, 1726 pp.

Localities for VitimiteHide

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- 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).

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Russia (TL)
Buryatia Yeravninsky District Ozernoe ore cluster ⓘ Solongo B deposit (TL)	Chukanov, N.V., Pekov, I.V., Malinko, S.V., Zadov, A.E., Dubinchuk, V.T. (2002) Vitimite, Ca6B14O19[SO4](OH)14·5H2O, a new mineral, and conditions of its formation in Solongo Deposit, Buryatia. Zapiski Vserossijskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 131(4): 41-46. Jambor, J.L., Roberts, A.C. (2003) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 88: 1836-1840. Mandarino, J.A. (2004) New minerals. The Canadian Mineralogist: 42: 921-945. Lapis 29(1), 47 (2004).
Sverdlovsk Oblast Serovsky District Turya river Tur'insk ⓘ Novofrolovskoye B-Cu deposit	Chukanov, N.V., Pekov, I.V., Malinko, S.V., Zadov, A.E., Dubinchuk, V.T. (2002) Vitimite, Ca6B14O19[SO4](OH)14·5H2O, a new mineral, and conditions of its formation in Solongo Deposit, Buryatia. Zapiski Vserossijskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 131(4): 41-46. Jambor, J.L., Roberts, A.C. (2003) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 88: 1836-1840. Mandarino, J.A. (2004) New minerals. The Canadian Mineralogist: 42: 921-945. Lapis 29(1), 47 (2004).

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