Chabazite-Mg (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About Chabazite-MgHide
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Formula:
(Mg0.7K0.5Ca0.5Na0.1)[Al3Si9O24] · 10H2O
Name:
Named for its relationship to other chabazite series minerals and for magnesium as the predominant extra-framework element. Follows the IMA nomenclature for zeolites.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40012:7
5ce60fc7-eb6c-43df-8cd1-fa560f480d99
IMA Classification of Chabazite-MgHide
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IMA Formula:
(Mg0.7K0.5Ca0.5Na0.1)[Al3Si9O24] · 10H2O
Type description reference:
Classification of Chabazite-MgHide
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9.GD.10
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
D : Chains of 6-membered rings – tabular zeolites
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.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cbz-Mg | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Cbz | Kretz (1983) | Kretz, R. (1983) Symbols of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 68, 277–279. |
| Cbz | Siivolam & Schmid (2007) | Siivolam, J. and Schmid, R. (2007) Recommendations by the IUGS Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks: List of mineral abbreviations. Web-version 01.02.07. IUGS Commission on the Systematics in Petrology. download |
| Cbz | Whitney & Evans (2010) | Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371 |
| Cbz | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
Physical Properties of Chabazite-MgHide
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Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
1.98(1) g/cm3 (Measured) 1.964(7) g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Chabazite-MgHide
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RI values:
_n_ω = 1.465(5) _n_ε = 1.469(5)
δ = 0.004
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Chabazite-MgHide
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Mindat Formula:
(Mg0.7K0.5Ca0.5Na0.1)[Al3Si9O24] · 10H2O
Crystallography of Chabazite-MgHide
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Class (H-M):
3_m_ _(_32/m ) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.3433(5) Å
α = 94.894(4)°
Morphology:
Rhombohedral crystals dominated by {1011} faces. Aggregates of intergrown crystals.
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005050 | Chabazite-Mg | Montagna G, Bigi S, Konya P, Szakall S, Vezzalini G (2010) Chabazite-Mg: A new natural zeolite of the chabazite series American Mineralogist 95 939-945 | 2010 | basalts of Praga Hill, Veszprem County, West Hungary | 0 | 293 | |
| 0017697 | Chabazite-Mg | Passaglia E, Ferro O (2002) Occurrence and crystal structure of magnesian chabazite Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 142 1729-1735 | 2002 | Mont Semiol, Montbrison, France | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 9.306 Å | (60) |
| 5.537 Å | (37) |
| 4.958 Å | (25) |
| 4.315 Å | (100) |
| 2.924 Å | (78) |
| 2.869 Å | (41) |
Comments:
Karikás Hill quarry, Hungary. Data are from the type description.
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of Chabazite-MgHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Colourless rhombohedra up to 0.4 mm in size.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Herman Ottó Museum, Miskolc, Hungary (2009.51.1) and Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest, Hungary (Gyn/1742, 1743).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Montagna, G., Bigi, S., Kónya, P., Szakáll, S. and Vezzalini, G. (2010): Chabazite-Mg: A new natural zeolite of the chabazite series. American Mineralogist: 95: 939-945.
Synonyms of Chabazite-MgHide
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Relationship of Chabazite-Mg to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
| Chabazite-Ca | (Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
|---|---|---|
| Chabazite-K | (K2,Ca,Na2,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| Chabazite-Na | (Na2,K2,Ca,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| Chabazite-Sr | Sr2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| Lévyne-Ca | (Ca,Na2,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| Lévyne-Na | (Na2,Ca,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 2 photos of Chabazite-Mg 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.GD.05 | Gmelinite-Ca | Ca2(Si8Al4)O24 · 11H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.GD.05 | Gmelinite-K | K4(Si8Al4O24) · 11H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 9.GD.05 | Gmelinite-Na | Na4(Si8Al4)O24 · 11H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 9.GD.10 | Willhendersonite | KCa[Al3Si3O12] · 5H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 9.GD.10 | Chabazite-Ca | (Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 9.GD.10 | Chabazite-K | (K2,Ca,Na2,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 9.GD.10 | Chabazite-Na | (Na2,K2,Ca,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| 9.GD.10 | Chabazite-Sr | Sr2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 9.GD.15 | Lévyne-Ca | (Ca,Na2,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 9.GD.15 | Lévyne-Na | (Na2,Ca,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 9.GD.20 | Bellbergite | (K,Ba,Sr)2Sr2Ca2(Ca,Na)4[Al3Si3O12]6 · 30H2O | Hex. |
| 9.GD.20 | Erionite-Ca | (Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 9.GD.20 | Erionite-K | (K2,Ca,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 9.GD.20 | Erionite-Na | (Na2,K2,Ca)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 9.GD.25 | Offretite | KCaMg(Si13Al5)O36 · 15H2O | Hex. 6_m_2 : _P_6_m_2 |
| 9.GD.25 | Wenkite | (Ba,K)4(Ca,Na)6[(Si,Al)20O39(OH)2](SO4)3 · 0.5H2O | Hex. 6_m_2 : P_62_m |
| 9.GD.30 | Faujasite-Ca | (Ca,Na2,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_m |
| 9.GD.30 | Faujasite-Mg | (Mg,Na2,Ca)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_m |
| 9.GD.30 | Faujasite-Na | (Na2,Ca,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_m |
| 9.GD.35 | Maricopaite | Pb7Ca2(Si,Al)48O100 · 32H2O | Orth. |
| 9.GD.35 | Mordenite | (Na2,Ca,K2)4(Al8Si40)O96 · 28H2O | Orth. |
| 9.GD.40 | Dachiardite-K | K4(Si20Al4O48) · 13H2O | Mon. |
| 9.GD.40 | Dachiardite-Ca | (Ca,Na2,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 9.GD.40 | Dachiardite-Na | (Na2,Ca,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 9.GD.45 | Epistilbite | CaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2O | Mon. |
| 9.GD.50 | Ferrierite-K | (K,Na)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : I m m m |
| 9.GD.50 | Ferrierite-Mg | [Mg2(K,Na)2Ca0.5](Si29Al7)O72 · 18H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n n m |
| 9.GD.50 | Ferrierite-Na | (Na,K)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2O | Mon. 2/m |
| 9.GD.50 | Ferrierite-NH4 | (NH4,Mg0.5)5(Al5Si31O72) · 22H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : I m m m |
| 9.GD.55 | Bikitaite | LiAlSi2O6 · H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
Fluorescence of Chabazite-MgHide
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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 Chabazite-MgHide
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Localities for Chabazite-MgHide
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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.
| Hungary (TL) | |
|---|---|
| Veszprém County Sümeg District Bazsi Prága Hill ⓘ Karikás Hill quarry (Kalapos Hill) (TL) | Montagna et al. (2010) |
| Italy | |
| Tuscany Livorno Province ⓘ Upper Ugione stream valley | Sammartino (2014) +1 other reference |
| UK | |
| Northern Ireland Co. Antrim ⓘ Islandmagee | Ryback et al. (1988) |