Mazzite-Na (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About Mazzite-NaHide
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Formula:
Na8[Al4Si14O36]2 · 30H2O
Name:
Named for its relationship to mazzite-Mg, with a suffix indicating the incorporation of sodium rather than magnesium.
The root name is for Fiorenzo Mazzi (1924 Forence, Italy - 25 September 2017, Pavia, Italy), Professor of Mineralogy at the University of Pavia, Italy. He made significant contributions to the understanding of zeolite structure.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27399:4
e56f849a-100c-42aa-8c66-b3b86bcb49d7
IMA Classification of Mazzite-NaHide
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IMA Formula:
Na8(Si28Al8)O72 · 30H2O
Classification of Mazzite-NaHide
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9.GC.20
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
C : Chains of doubly-connected 4-membered rings
Mineral SymbolsHide
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As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Maz-Na | 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 Mazzite-NaHide
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Hardness Data:
Could not be measured
Density:
2.16 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.18 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Mazzite-NaHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.472 _n_γ = 1.471
δ = 0.001
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Chemistry of Mazzite-NaHide
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Mindat Formula:
Na8[Al4Si14O36]2 · 30H2O
Crystallography of Mazzite-NaHide
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Class (H-M):
6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) - Dihexagonal Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 18.2343 Å, c = 7.6371 Å
Unit Cell V:
2,199.06 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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| 0003819 | Mazzite-Na | Arletti R, Galli E, Vezzalini G, Wise W S (2005) Mazzite-Na, a new zeolite from Boron, California: Its description and crystal structure American Mineralogist 90 1186-1191 |  |
2005 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 9.08 Å | (100) |
| 6.86 Å | (70) |
| 5.95 Å | (70) |
| 4.681 Å | (40) |
| 3.787 Å | (80) |
| 3.511 Å | (40) |
| 3.150 Å | (70) |
Comments:
From the type description.
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of Mazzite-NaHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
White, very thin, flexible fibers up to 2 mm in length, commonly filling small cavities as satiny mats.
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Synonyms of Mazzite-NaHide
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Other Language Names for Mazzite-NaHide
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Relationship of Mazzite-Na to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
| Mazzite-Mg | (Mg,K,Ca)5(Si26Al10)O72 · 28H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Mazzite-Na associated with Saponite | Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
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Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 9.GC. | Garronite-Na | Na6(Al6Si10O32) · 8.5H2O | Mon. 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.GC. | Gismondine-Sr | Sr4(Si8Al8O32) · 9H2O | Orth. 222 : _C_2221 |
| 9.GC.05 | Amicite | K2Na2Al4Si4O16 · 5H2O | Mon. 2 |
| 9.GC.05 | Garronite-Ca | Na2Ca5Al12Si20O64 · 27H2O | Tet. 42_m_ : _I_4_m_2 |
| 9.GC.05 | Gismondine-Ca | CaAl2Si2O8 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.GC.05 | Gobbinsite | Na5(Si11Al5)O32 · 11H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 9.GC.05 | Gismondine-Ba | Ba2Al4Si4O16 · 4-6H2O | |
| 9.GC.10 | Harmotome | Ba2(Si12Al4)O32 · 12H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 9.GC.10 | Phillipsite-Ca | Ca3(Si10Al6)O32 · 12H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 9.GC.10 | Phillipsite-K | (K,Na,Ca0.5,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] . 12H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 9.GC.10 | Phillipsite-Na | (Na,K,Ca0.5,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] · 12H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 9.GC.10 | Flörkeite | (K3Ca2Na)[Al8Si8O32] · 12H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 9.GC.10 | Martinandresite | Ba2(Al4Si12O32) · 10H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m n |
| 9.GC.15 | Merlinoite | (K,Na)5(Ca,Ba)2Al9Si23O64 · 23H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : I m m m |
| 9.GC.20 | Mazzite-Mg | (Mg,K,Ca)5(Si26Al10)O72 · 28H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 9.GC.25 | Perlialite | K9Na(Ca,Sr)[Al2Si4O12]6 · 15H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_6/m m m |
| 9.GC.30 | Boggsite | Ca8Na3(Si,Al)96O192 · 70H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : I m m a |
| 9.GC.35 | Paulingite-Ca | (Ca,K,Na,Ba, ◻)10 (Si, Al)42O84 · 34H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) |
| 9.GC.35 | Paulingite-K | (K2,Ca,Na2,Ba)5[Al10Si35O90] · 45H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) |
| 9.GC.35 | Paulingite-Na | (Na2,K2,Ca,Ba)5[Al10Si35O90] · 45H2O | Iso. |
Other InformationHide
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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 Mazzite-NaHide
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Localities for Mazzite-NaHide
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- 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.
| Canada | |
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| Québec Montérégie La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM Mont Saint-Hilaire ⓘ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH) | Lapis (2005) |
| USA (TL) | |
| California Kern County Boron Kramer Borate deposit Rio Tinto Borax Mine ⓘ Rio Tinto Borax open pit (TL) |
Tschernich (1992) +2 other references |