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Imperia Province, Liguria, Italyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Imperia Province | Province |
| Liguria | Region |
| Italy | Country |
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Largest Settlements:
| Place | Population |
|---|---|
| San Remo | 47,043 (2014) |
| Imperia | 38,675 (2015) |
| Ventimiglia | 18,442 (2014) |
| Taggia | 12,762 (2014) |
| Bordighera | 9,016 (2014) |
| Vallecrosia | 6,024 (2014) |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Province of Imperia
Other Languages:
French:
Province d'Imperia, Ligurie, Italie
German:
Provinz Imperia, Ligurien, Italien
Italian:
Provincia di Imperia, Liguria, Italia
Russian:
Провинция Империя, Лигурия, Италия
Spanish:
Provincia de Imperia, Liguria, Italia
Latin:
Provincia Imperiensis (Provincia Imperiae), Liguria, Italia
Ligurian:
Provinsa de Imperia, Liguria, Italia
Occitan:
Província de Imperia, Ligúria, Itàlia
Piedmontese:
Provincia d'Imperia, Liguria, Italia
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Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities23 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ 'Amber' |
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Aragonite var. Pelagosite Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region. |
| ⓘ Calcite var. Cave Onyx Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' |
| ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: Fe3+O(OH) Localities: Description: SEM-EDS analysis, AMI SIUK. |
| ⓘ Graphite Formula: C |
| ⓘ Greenockite Formula: CdS |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 References: Matteo Azili CollectionIdentified by Matteo Azili: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ 'Manganese Oxides' References: |
| ⓘ Marcasite Formula: FeS2 |
| ⓘ Orpiment Formula: As2S3 |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. |
| ⓘ Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region. |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Faden Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Sceptre Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: Antofilli, Mario, Borgo, Emilio, Palenzona, Andrea (1985) I nostri minerali : geologia e mineralogia in Liguria (2nd ed.). Edizioni Melita.Identification: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Realgar Formula: As4S4 |
| ⓘ Rutile ? Formula: TiO2 |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 |
| ⓘ Smithsonite Formula: ZnCO3 |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Graphite | 1.CB.05a | C |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Greenockite | 2.CB.45 | CdS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Realgar | 2.FA.15a | As4S4 |
| ⓘ | Orpiment | 2.FA.30 | As2S3 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.00.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Sceptre Quartz | 4.00.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Faden Quartz | 4.00.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
| ⓘ | Rutile ? | 4.DB.05 | TiO2 |
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.FD.10 | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | var. Cave Onyx | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| ⓘ | Smithsonite | 5.AB.05 | ZnCO3 |
| ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite var. Pelagosite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Amber' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Manganese Oxides' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
Fossils
There are 3 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.
| Occurrences | 3 |
|---|---|
| Youngest Fossil Listed | 0.01 Ma (Pleistocene) |
| Oldest Fossil Listed | 5.33 Ma (Miocene) |
| Fossils from Region | Click here to show the list. |
| Fossil Localities | Click to show 2 fossil localities |
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Imperia |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q16186 |
| GeoNames ID: | 3175531 |
Localities in this Region
- Liguria
- Liguria
- Imperia Province
- Pieve di Teco
- ⭔Pigna
- ⭔Pompeiana
- ⭔Pornassio
- ⭔Rocchetta Nervina
- ⭔Sanremo
- ⭔Taggia
- ⭔Terzorio
- ⭔Triora
- ⭔Vasia
- ⭔Ventimiglia
- Imperia Province
Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- AlpsAccretionary Complex
EuropeContinent
- The AlpsMountain Range
France/Italy
- Maritime AlpsMountain Range
Italy
- Liguria
- Imperia Province
- Nervia ValleyValley
- Imperia Province
Italy/France
- Ligurian AlpsMountain Range
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Imperia Province, Liguria, Italy