| β Actinolite Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 Localities: Monte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalySasso della Mantesca, Piancaldoli, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
β 'Actinolite-Tremolite Series'References: Bardi, T., Becucci, A., and Biagioni, C. (2012) Monte Beni - I minerali dell'ex cava Fantoni (Pietramala, Firenzuola, Firenze). MICRO, 10, 3-2012, 98-109. |
| β Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. |
| β Algodonite ? Formula: (Cu1-xAsx) References: Prosperi, B., Batacchi, C., Ciriotti, M.E., Ceccantini, L. (2013): Ercinite, perovskite, pirofanite e nuove segnalazioni dalle ofioliti dell' Impruneta, Firenze. Micro, 1/2013, 32-38- |
| β 'Amphibole Supergroup' Formula: AB2C5(T8O22)W2 References: Bortolotti, V., Cellai, D., Chiari, M., Vaggelli, G. (1995): 40Ar/39Ar dating of Apenninic ophiolites: 3.Plagiogranites from Sasso di Castro, Northern Tuscany, Italy. Ofioliti, 20, 55β65. |
| β Analcime Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. |
| β Anapaite Formula: Ca2Fe2+(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| β Anatase Formula: TiO2 Localities: Acqua Rossa spring, Iano (Jano), Montaione, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyLa Striscia, Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyImpruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCetine di Camporbiano Mine (Le Cetine; Cetine di Volterra; Cetine di Gambassi), Podere Giuseppe, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyTre Poggioli, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Andradite Formula: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. |
| β Andradite var. Topazolite Formula: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
| β Anhydrite Formula: CaSO4 |
| β Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| β Anorthite Formula: Ca(Al2Si2O8) Localities: Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFalciani bridge, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyNalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyMonte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Anorthite var. Labradorite Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] Localities: Nalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyImpruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFalciani bridge, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyMonte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Antigorite Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 Localities: Fornaci di Montignoso Quarry (Bi.Bru Quarry), Montaione, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyImpruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyLa Striscia, Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyGambassi Quarry (Borgo alla Collina), Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyMeleto quarry, Strada in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3A Localities: Sasso della Mantesca, Piancaldoli, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFantoni Quarry, Monte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Nalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFornaci di Montignoso Quarry (Bi.Bru Quarry), Montaione, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyLa Striscia, Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyGambassi Quarry (Borgo alla Collina), Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFantoni Quarry, Monte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
β 'Asbestos'Localities: Nalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFalciani bridge, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCarraie Hill, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Aurichalcite Formula: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 Localities: Cetine di Camporbiano Mine (Le Cetine; Cetine di Volterra; Cetine di Gambassi), Podere Giuseppe, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCastagno prospects (Migliarino and Forra prospects), Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCarraie Hill, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. |
| β Babingtonite Formula: Ca2Fe2+Fe3+Si5O14(OH) References: Bardi, T., Becucci, A., and Biagioni, C. (2012) Monte Beni - I minerali dell'ex cava Fantoni (Pietramala, Firenzuola, Firenze). MICRO, 10, 3-2012, 98-109. |
| β Baryte Formula: BaSO4 |
| β 'Biotite' Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 References: Bortolotti, V., Cellai, D., Chiari, M., Vaggelli, G. (1995): 40Ar/39Ar dating of Apenninic ophiolites: 3.Plagiogranites from Sasso di Castro, Northern Tuscany, Italy. Ofioliti, 20, 55β65. |
| β Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. |
| β Branchite Formula: C20H34 |
| β Braunite Formula: Mn2+Mn3+6(SiO4)O8 |
| β Brochantite Formula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| β Brookite Formula: TiO2 Localities: Acqua Rossa spring, Iano (Jano), Montaione, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyLa Striscia, Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Brucite Formula: Mg(OH)2 |
| β Calciopetersite Formula: CaCu6(PO4)2(PO3OH)(OH)6 · 3H2O References: Biagioni, C., Bonaccorsi, E., and Orlandi, P. (2011) Occurrence and crystal structure of calciopetersite from Monte Beni (Firenzuola, Florence, Tuscany, Italy). Atti della SocietΓ Toscana di Scienze Naturali, Memorie, 116, 17-22 Bardi, T., Becucci, A., and Biagioni, C. (2012) Monte Beni - I minerali dell'ex cava Fantoni (Pietramala, Firenzuola, Firenze). MICRO, 10, 3-2012, 98-109. |
| β Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| β Celadonite Formula: K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
β 'Chabazite'References: Betti, C., Bazzoni, C., Bernocchi, M., Pagani, G., Ciriotti, M.E., Bittarello, E., Batoni, M., Batacchi, C. (2017) Poggio del Cornocchio e dintorni (Firenze - Pisa - Siena): storia, miniere e minerali di una zona poco conosciuta [Poggio del Cornocchio and surroundings (Florence - Pisa - Siena): history, mines and minerals of a little-known area]. Micro, 15 (1). 2-43 |
| β Chalcanthite Formula: CuSO4 · 5H2O |
| β Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. |
| β 'Chalcodite' Formula: K(Fe3+,Mg,Fe2+)8(Si,Al)12(O,OH)27 |
| β Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| β Chlorapatite Formula: Ca5(PO4)3Cl References: Prosperi, B., Batacchi, C., Ciriotti, M.E., Ceccantini, L. (2013): Ercinite, perovskite, pirofanite e nuove segnalazioni dalle ofioliti dell' Impruneta, Firenze. Micro, 1/2013, 32-38- |
β 'Chlorite Group'Localities: Carraie Hill, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalySasso di Castro, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalySasso della Mantesca, Piancaldoli, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalySt. Biagio, Montaione, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β 'Chrome Ochre' |
| β Chromite Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2O4 |
| β Chrysocolla Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. |
| β Chrysotile Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| β Cinnabar Formula: HgS References: Betti, C., Bazzoni, C., Bernocchi, M., Pagani, G., Ciriotti, M.E., Bittarello, E., Batoni, M., Batacchi, C. (2017) Poggio del Cornocchio e dintorni (Firenze - Pisa - Siena): storia, miniere e minerali di una zona poco conosciuta [Poggio del Cornocchio and surroundings (Florence - Pisa - Siena): history, mines and minerals of a little-known area]. Micro, 15 (1). 2-43 |
| β Clinochlore Formula: Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
| β Clinochlore var. Chromium-bearing Clinochlore Formula: Mg5(Al,Cr)2Si3O10(OH)8 References: Batacchi, Cristiano, Capperi, Mario, Cosci, Carlo, Bittarello, Erica, Ciriotti, Marco E., Prosperi, Bruno, Borselli, Giovanni, Fassina, Bruno, Ceccantini, Luca (2015) Secondo ritrovamento mondiale di hylbrownite e altre nuove identificazioni nelle serpentiniti di Impruneta, Toscana [Second world discovery of hylbrownite and other new identifications in the serpentinites of Impruneta, Tuscany]. Micro, 13 (1). 40-51 |
| β 'Clinochrysotile' Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| β Copiapite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O Localities: Acqua Rossa spring, Iano (Jano), Montaione, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyLa Striscia, Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Covellite Formula: CuS Localities: Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCastagno prospects (Migliarino and Forra prospects), Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCetine di Camporbiano Mine (Le Cetine; Cetine di Volterra; Cetine di Gambassi), Podere Giuseppe, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Cubanite Formula: CuFe2S3 References: Betti, C., Bazzoni, C., Bernocchi, M., Pagani, G., Ciriotti, M.E., Bittarello, E., Batoni, M., Batacchi, C. (2017) Poggio del Cornocchio e dintorni (Firenze - Pisa - Siena): storia, miniere e minerali di una zona poco conosciuta [Poggio del Cornocchio and surroundings (Florence - Pisa - Siena): history, mines and minerals of a little-known area]. Micro, 15 (1). 2-43 |
| β Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Localities: Nalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyImpruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyLa Striscia, Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCetine di Camporbiano Mine (Le Cetine; Cetine di Volterra; Cetine di Gambassi), Podere Giuseppe, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyGambassi Quarry (Borgo alla Collina), Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite Formula: Cu2O |
| β Datolite Formula: CaB(SiO4)(OH) Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. |
β 'Diallage'Localities: Nalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyImpruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyMonte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCarraie Hill, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFuta Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Digenite Formula: Cu9S5 |
| β Diopside Formula: CaMgSi2O6 |
| β Djurleite Formula: Cu31S16 Localities: Nalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyImpruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCarraie Hill, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. |
| β Enargite Formula: Cu3AsS4 References: Prosperi, B., Batacchi, C., Ciriotti, M.E., Ceccantini, L. (2013): Ercinite, perovskite, pirofanite e nuove segnalazioni dalle ofioliti dell' Impruneta, Firenze. Micro, 1/2013, 32-38- |
| β Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Localities: Sasso di Castro, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyNalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyMonte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyRocca di Cavrenno, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFantoni Quarry, Monte Beni, Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Ferripyrophyllite Formula: Fe3+Si2O5(OH) References: Cristiano, Batacchi, Prosperi, Bruno, Ciriotti, Marco E., Fassina, Bruno, Ceccantini, Luca (2016) Ferripirofillite (primo ritrovamento italiano), pirofillite e tacharanite dal complesso ofiolitico dellβImpruneta, Toscana [Ferripyrophyllite (first Italian discovery), pyrophyllite and tacharanite from the Impruneta ophiolite complex, Tuscany]. Micro, 14 (1). 26-32 |
| β 'Fluor-uvite-Uvite Series' |
| β 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Localities: Vincigliata, Fiesole, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalySasso della Mantesca, Piancaldoli, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalySasso delle Macine (Sasso Verde della Mantesca), Piancaldoli, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Goethite Formula: Fe3+O(OH) |
| β Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| β Halotrichite Formula: Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O References: Betti, C., Bazzoni, C., Bernocchi, M., Pagani, G., Ciriotti, M.E., Bittarello, E., Batoni, M., Batacchi, C. (2017) Poggio del Cornocchio e dintorni (Firenze - Pisa - Siena): storia, miniere e minerali di una zona poco conosciuta [Poggio del Cornocchio and surroundings (Florence - Pisa - Siena): history, mines and minerals of a little-known area]. Micro, 15 (1). 2-43 |
| β Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. |
| β Hematite var. Martite Formula: Fe2O3 References: Batacchi, Cristiano, Prosperi, Bruno, Borselli, Giovanni, Marengo, Alessandra, Bittarello, Erica, Fassina, Bruno, Ciriotti, Marco E. (2019) βMartiteβ e spinello di Impruneta, Firenze [βMartiteβ and spinel from Impruneta, Florence]. Micro, 17 (1). 42-47 |
| β Hercynite Formula: Fe2+Al2O4 |
| β Hercynite var. Chrompicotite Formula: Fe2+Al2O4 |
| β Hydroxylapatite Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(OH) References: Batacchi, Cristiano, Capperi, Mario, Cosci, Carlo, Bittarello, Erica, Ciriotti, Marco E., Prosperi, Bruno, Borselli, Giovanni, Fassina, Bruno, Ceccantini, Luca (2015) Secondo ritrovamento mondiale di hylbrownite e altre nuove identificazioni nelle serpentiniti di Impruneta, Toscana [Second world discovery of hylbrownite and other new identifications in the serpentinites of Impruneta, Tuscany]. Micro, 13 (1). 40-51 |
| β Hylbrownite Formula: Na3Mg(P3O10) · 12H2O References: Batacchi, Cristiano, Capperi, Mario, Cosci, Carlo, Bittarello, Erica, Ciriotti, Marco E., Prosperi, Bruno, Borselli, Giovanni, Fassina, Bruno, Ceccantini, Luca (2015) Secondo ritrovamento mondiale di hylbrownite e altre nuove identificazioni nelle serpentiniti di Impruneta, Toscana [Second world discovery of hylbrownite and other new identifications in the serpentinites of Impruneta, Tuscany]. Micro, 13 (1). 40-51 |
| β Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Localities: Nalbi, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyImpruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFalciani bridge, Impruneta, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalySasso della Mantesca, Piancaldoli, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Jamborite Formula: Ni2+1-xCo3+x(OH)2-x(SO4)x · nH2O Localities: Meleto quarry, Strada in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyLa Striscia, Il Castagno, Gambassi Terme, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyFuta Pass - Raticosa Pass area, Firenzuola, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| β Jarosite Formula: KFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 References: Betti, C., Bazzoni, C., Bernocchi, M., Pagani, G., Ciriotti, M.E., Bittarello, E., Batoni, M., Batacchi, C. (2017) Poggio del Cornocchio e dintorni (Firenze - Pisa - Siena): storia, miniere e minerali di una zona poco conosciuta [Poggio del Cornocchio and surroundings (Florence - Pisa - Siena): history, mines and minerals of a little-known area]. Micro, 15 (1). 2-43 |
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