Sabinaite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About SabinaiteHide
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Colour:
Colourless to white
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after Ann Phyllis Sabina Stenson (28 January 1930, Lemberg, Saskatchewan, Canada - 29 September 2015), mineralogist and noted author of books on Canadian mineral occurrences, Geological Survey of Canada, who first collected the mineral.
This page provides mineralogical data about Sabinaite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3495:7
9a2e14ea-31f6-4644-bff8-f52eb65ffdb7
IMA Classification of SabinaiteHide
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IMA Formula:
Na4TiZr2O4(CO3)4
Classification of SabinaiteHide
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5.BB.20
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
B : With alkalies, etc.
16a.5.4.1
16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : Miscellaneous
11.9.8
11 : Carbonates
9 : Carbonates of Pb, Zr and Th
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sba | 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 SabinaiteHide
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Colour:
Colourless to white
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect {001} and distinct {010}.
Density:
3.36 g/cm3 (Measured) 3.48 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of SabinaiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.720 - 1.740 _n_β = 1.790 - 1.800 _n_γ = 1.850 - 1.900
2V:
Measured: 85° , Calculated: 80° to 82°
δ = 0.130 - 0.160
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Comments:
Mont Saint-Hilaire sabinaite is optically positive.
Chemistry of SabinaiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Na4Zr2TiO4(CO3)4
Crystallography of SabinaiteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.17 Å, b = 6.62 Å, c = 17.97 Å
β = 94.32°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.536 : 1 : 2.715
Unit Cell V:
1,206.40 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Tabular, flattened on c [001] and slightly elongated on a [100]. Observed forms are {100}, {110}, and {001}.
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005502 | Sabinaite | McDonald A M (1996) The crystal structure of sabinaite, Na4Zr2TiO4(CO3)4 The Canadian Mineralogist 34 811-815 |  |
1996 | Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 8.96 Å | (100) |
| 3.251 Å | (50) |
| 2.990 Å | (50) |
| 2.017 Å | (45) |
| 2.239 Å | (40) |
| 1.795 Å | (35) |
| 4.48 Å | (25) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Geological Setting:
Alkaline intrusives
Type Occurrence of SabinaiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
White, powdery coatings and compact, chalky aggregates in vugs. Microscopically flaky, with maximum dimensions of about 0.01 mm in width and 0.001 mm in thickness.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National School of Mines, Paris, France
Canadian Geological Survey, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, number 61017–61024.
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, number M35902.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, number 145916.
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Synonyms of SabinaiteHide
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Other Language Names for SabinaiteHide
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 5.BB.05 | Barentsite | Na7Al(HCO3)2(CO3)2F4 | Tric. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.BB.10 | Dawsonite | NaAlCO3(OH)2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : I m m a |
| 5.BB.15 | Tunisite | NaCa2Al4(CO3)4(OH)8Cl | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_4/n m m |
Fluorescence of SabinaiteHide
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Not fluorescent, but aggregates are sometimes coated in films of a gibbsite-type mineral that has an intense, white fluorescence under long-wave ultraviolet light.
Other InformationHide
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IR Spectrum:
An absence of absorption bands in the 3000-3900 and 900-1000 cm-l regions of confirms the absence of H2O and OH in the mineral.
Notes:
No reaction in dilute and concentrated (1:1) hydrochloric acid at room temperature, but is readily soluble with effervescence in warm HCl.
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 SabinaiteHide
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Localities for SabinaiteHide
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