Iron-bearing Saponite (original) (raw)

Formula:

Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O

A variety of Saponite

Originally reported from Santa Monica Mts, Los Angeles Co., California, USA.

See also the Fe-dominant end-member ferrosaponite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Mindat ID:

6980 (as Iron-bearing Saponite)
3528 (as Saponite)

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:6980:5 (as Iron-bearing Saponite)
mindat:1:1:3528:2 (as Saponite)

fa46f3fc-071b-4702-bb17-3e7b69e28691 (as Iron-bearing Saponite)
d53f1244-e026-419c-a796-320c601e4983 (as Saponite)

Physical Properties of Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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Optical Data of Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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RI values:

_n_α = 1.485 _n_β = 1.565 _n_γ = 1.572

δ = 0.087

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Chemistry of Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O

Synonyms of Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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Other Language Names for Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

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.

Internet Links for Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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References for Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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Localities for Iron-bearing SaponiteHide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

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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.