Nabesite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

About NabesiteHide

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Formula:

Na2BeSi4O10 · 4H2O

Colour:

Colourless to white

Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Name:

Named for the chemical composition Na, Be, Si.

Nabesite is a zeolite with a crystal structure related to that of weinebeneite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:11439:0

bddb18e0-3dc0-4dd0-a1d1-070d7ce3794f

IMA Classification of NabesiteHide

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Type description reference:

Petersen, O. V., Giester, G., Brandstätter, F., Niedermayr, G. (2002) Nabesite, Na2BeSi4O10 · 4H2O, a new mineral species from the Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, south Greenland. The Canadian Mineralogist, 40 (1) 173-181 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.40.1.173

Classification of NabesiteHide

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9.EA.65

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
E : Phyllosilicates
A : Single nets of tetrahedra with 4-, 5-, (6-), and 8-membered rings

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Physical Properties of NabesiteHide

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Transparency:

Transparent, Translucent

Colour:

Colourless to white

Cleavage:

Distinct/Good
{110} and {001}

Fracture:

Irregular/Uneven

Density:

2.16 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.21 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of NabesiteHide

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RI values:

_n_α = 1.499 _n_β = 1.507 _n_γ = 1.511

δ = 0.012

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

Chemistry of NabesiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

Na2BeSi4O10 · 4H2O

Crystallography of NabesiteHide

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Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Class (H-M):

222 - Disphenoidal

Cell Parameters:

a = 9.748 Å, b = 10.133 Å, c = 11.954 Å

Ratio:

a:b:c = 0.962 : 1 : 1.18

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ID	Species	Reference	Link	Year	Locality	Pressure (GPa)	Temp (K)
0005041	Nabesite	Armstrong J A, Friis H, Lieb A, Finch A A, Weller M T (2010) Combined single-crystal X-ray and neutron powder diffraction structure analysis exemplified through full structure determinations of framework and layer beryllate minerals American Mineralogist 95 519-526	2010	Kvanefjeld, Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland	0	293
0005760	Nabesite	Petersen O V, Giester G, Brandstatter F, Niedermayr G (2002) Nabesite, Na2BeSi4O10.4H2O, a new mineral species from the Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland The Canadian Mineralogist 40 173-181		2002	Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland	0	293

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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of NabesiteHide

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General Appearance of Type Material:

Platy crystals in parallel or subparallel orientation. Crystals range in size from 0.05 x 0.5 x 0.5 to 0.2 x 5 x 5 mm.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Geological Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Natural History Museum, Vienna, Austria.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

In complex tugtupite-bearing albitites in an alkaline complex.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Petersen, O.V., Giester, V., Brandstätter, F., Niedermayr, G. (2002): Nabesite, Na2BeSi4O10·4H2O, a new mineral species from the Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, south Greenland. The Canadian Mineralogist: 40: 173-181.

Synonyms of NabesiteHide

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Other Language Names for NabesiteHide

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Simplified Chinese:钠铍沸石

Traditional Chinese:鈉鈹沸石

Relationship of Nabesite to other SpeciesHide

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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 NabesiteHide

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References for NabesiteHide

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Reference List:

Petersen, O. V., Giester, G., Brandstätter, F., Niedermayr, G. (2002) Nabesite, Na2BeSi4O10 · 4H2O, a new mineral species from the Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, south Greenland. The Canadian Mineralogist, 40 (1) 173-181 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.40.1.173

Localities for NabesiteHide

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