Colimaite
A valid IMA mineral species
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Formula:
K3VS4
Colour:
Yellow-green
Lustre:
Resinous, Greasy
Specific Gravity:
2.235 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for type locality - Colima Volcano, Mexico.
This page provides mineralogical data about Colimaite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
35575
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:35575:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
adbe3e46-cc4b-466e-82d9-d2fa796d6087
IMA Classification of Colimaite
Classification of Colimaite
2.FB.25
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
F : Sulfides of arsenic, alkalies; sulfides with halide, oxide, hydroxide, H2O
B : With alkalies (without Cl, etc.)
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
F : Sulfides of arsenic, alkalies; sulfides with halide, oxide, hydroxide, H2O
B : With alkalies (without Cl, etc.)
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
---|---|---|
Com | 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 Colimaite
Resinous, Greasy
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Yellow-green
Streak:
Yellow green
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
2.235 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of Colimaite
Mindat Formula:
K3VS4
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Colimaite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnma
Setting:
Pnma
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.138 Å, b = 10.627 Å, c = 9.131 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.86 : 1 : 0.859
Unit Cell V:
886.71 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Comment:
Determined from powder diffraction
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
3.464 Å | (77) |
3.237 Å | (57) |
3.229 Å | (66) |
2.926 Å | (70) |
2.890 Å | (52) |
2.799 Å | (100) |
2.787 Å | (75) |
2.676 Å | (80) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust | >4.50 |
11 : Volcanic fumarole minerals; reduced phases (see also #45) |
Type Occurrence of Colimaite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Micro-sized needles (10–100 µm in size) .
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Sociedad Mexicana de Mineralogía (Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) (FIM 08/01).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
High temperature fumaroles (450-600 °C).
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Colimaite
Other Language Names for Colimaite
Albanian:Colimaite
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
2.FB.05 | Caswellsilverite | NaCrS2 |
2.FB.05 | Schöllhornite | Na0.3CrS2 · H2O |
2.FB.05 | Cronusite | Ca0.2CrS2 · 2 H2O |
2.FB.10 | Chvilevaite | Na(Cu,Fe,Zn)2S4 |
2.FB.15 | Orickite | 2CuFeS2 · H2O |
2.FB.20 | Rasvumite | KFe2S3 |
2.FB.20 | Pautovite | CsFe2S3 |
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 Colimaite
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References for Colimaite
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Localities for Colimaite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Mexico (TL) | |
| Ostrooumov et al. (2009) +1 other reference |
Colima volcano, Colima volcanic complex, Jalisco, Mexico