Haüyne
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Haüyne
Renee Just Haüy
Formula:
Na3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Sulfide and polysulfide anions also occur in some material.
Colour:
Blue, white, grey, yellow, green, pink.
Lustre:
Vitreous, Greasy
Hardness:
5½ - 6
Specific Gravity:
2.44 - 2.5
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
Tentatively named latialite in 1803 by Carlo Giuseppe Gismondi for the locality at Campagna (Latium) without formal publication. Named in 1807 by Tønnes Christian Bruun de Neergaard in honor of Abbé Rene Just Haüy [February 28, 1743 Saint-Just-en-Chausse, France - June 1, 1822 Paris, France], "Father of Crystallography". Haüy was a Roman Catholic Priest and curator of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris. Haüy devised and sold wooden crystal models which were highly prized internationally, both among his contemporaries as well as today. Named berzeline in 1831 by Louis Albert Necker de Saussure in honor of Jöns Jakob Berzelius. The mineral was temporarily named hauynite by James Dwight Dana in 1868.
The link confirm the research to establish the holotype specimen and the type-locality: http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02.pdf
http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02ing.pdf
The link confirm the research to establish the holotype specimen and the type-locality: http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02.pdf
http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02ing.pdf
Sodalite Group.
Also classed in the Feldspathoid Supergroup.
Ideally, the two sodalite cages in haüyne's unit cell contain Na3CaSO4.
Pale-coloured varieties are easily confused with nosean and darker, opaque blue ones, usually sulphide-bearing, are called lazurite, currently defined as the sulphide-dominant end member but to date, all analysed specimens have been found to be just sulphide-bearing hauyne.
Crystallizes in dodecahedra and octahedra with dodecahedral cleavage; an accessory mineral in alkaline igneous rocks, esp. extrusives, commonly associated with nepheline or leucite.
The link confirm the research to establish the holotype specimen and the type-locality: http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02.pdf
http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02ing.pdf
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Haüyne.
Also classed in the Feldspathoid Supergroup.
Ideally, the two sodalite cages in haüyne's unit cell contain Na3CaSO4.
Pale-coloured varieties are easily confused with nosean and darker, opaque blue ones, usually sulphide-bearing, are called lazurite, currently defined as the sulphide-dominant end member but to date, all analysed specimens have been found to be just sulphide-bearing hauyne.
Crystallizes in dodecahedra and octahedra with dodecahedral cleavage; an accessory mineral in alkaline igneous rocks, esp. extrusives, commonly associated with nepheline or leucite.
The link confirm the research to establish the holotype specimen and the type-locality: http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02.pdf
http://www.gminromano.it/Cercapietre/rivista09/art02ing.pdf
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Haüyne.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1833
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1833:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
b67a6a63-7acb-4592-9fe3-ab33fb11ca5c
IMA Classification of Haüyne
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Classification of Haüyne
9.FB.10
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
F : Tektosilicates without zeolitic H2O
B : Tektosilicates with additional anions
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
F : Tektosilicates without zeolitic H2O
B : Tektosilicates with additional anions
Dana 7th ed.:
76.2.3.3
76.2.3.3
76 : TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework
2 : Al-Si Framework Feldspathoids and related species
76 : TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework
2 : Al-Si Framework Feldspathoids and related species
17.10.4
17 : Silicates Containing other Anions
10 : Silicates with sulphate, molybdate or tungstate
17 : Silicates Containing other Anions
10 : Silicates with sulphate, molybdate or tungstate
Mineral Symbols
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.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Hyn | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Hyn | 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 |
| Hyn | 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 |
Pronunciation of Haüyne
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Woodside | Canada |
Physical Properties of Haüyne
Vitreous, Greasy
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Blue, white, grey, yellow, green, pink.
Comment:
The various colours arise from minor cage contents
Streak:
Very pale blue to white. Lazurite variety is bright blue
Hardness:
5½ - 6 on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
Distinct on {110}
Distinct on {110}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
2.44 - 2.5 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of Haüyne
Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.494 - 1.509
Birefringence:
Isotropic minerals have no birefringence
Surface Relief:
Low
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Haüyne
Mindat Formula:
Na3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Sulfide and polysulfide anions also occur in some material.
Sulfide and polysulfide anions also occur in some material.
Common Impurities:
K
Crystallography of Haüyne
Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
4 3m - Hextetrahedral
Space Group:
P4 3n
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.11(2) Å
Unit Cell V:
756.06 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Dodecahedral or octahedral
Twinning:
On {111}
Comment:
Range: 9.08-9.13
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust | >4.50 |
| 9 : Lava/xenolith minerals (hornfels, sanidinite facies) | |
| Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
| 35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks | |
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates] |
Geological Setting:
In phonolites and other silica deficient alkaline igneous rocks. Also in some skarns ( possibly metaevaporites).
Type Occurrence of Haüyne
Co-Type Localities:
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Alkaline volcanics
Synonyms of Haüyne
Other Language Names for Haüyne
Varieties of Haüyne
| Berzeline (of Necker) | A white variety of Haüyne. |
Relationship of Haüyne to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
| Bolotinaite | (Na7◻)(Al6Si6O24)F · 4H2O | Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m |
| Lazurite | Na7Ca(Al6Si6O24)(SO4)(S3) · H2O | Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n |
| Nosean | Na8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O | Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n |
| Sapozhnikovite | Na8(Al6Si6O24)(HS)2 | Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n |
| Sodalite | Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl | Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n |
| Tsaregorodtsevite | (N(CH3)4)(AlSi5O12) | Orth. 2 2 2 : I2 2 2 |
| Vladimirivanovite | Na6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,S3,S2,Cl)2 · H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 79 photos of Haüyne associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 55 photos of Haüyne associated with Gonnardite | (Na,Ca)2(Si,Al)5O10 · 3H2O |
| 53 photos of Haüyne associated with Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| 49 photos of Haüyne associated with Sanidine | K(AlSi3O8) |
| 41 photos of Haüyne associated with Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
| 39 photos of Haüyne associated with Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| 39 photos of Haüyne associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 13 photos of Haüyne associated with Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| 12 photos of Haüyne associated with Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 9 photos of Haüyne associated with Forsterite | Mg2SiO4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 9.FB. | Steudelite | Na3(K17Ca7)Ca4(Al24Si24O96)(SO3)6F6 · 4H2O |
| 9.FB. | Sapozhnikovite | Na8(Al6Si6O24)(HS)2 |
| 9.FB. | Betzite | Na6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)Cl4 |
| 9.FB. | Slyudyankaite | Na28Ca4(Si24Al24O96)(SO4)6(S6)1/3(CO2) · 2H2O |
| 9.FB. | Bolotinaite | (Na7◻)(Al6Si6O24)F · 4H2O |
| 9.FB. | Wenlanzhangite-(Y) | Y2V3+2V4+2(SiO4)2O4(OH)4 |
| 9.FB.05 | Afghanite | (Na,K)22Ca10(Si24Al24O96)(SO4)6Cl6 |
| 9.FB.05 | Bystrite | (Na,K)7Ca(Al6Si6O24)(S5)Cl |
| 9.FB.05 | Cancrinite | (Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Cancrisilite | Na7(Al5Si7O24)(CO3) · 3H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Davyne | (Na,K)6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)(Cl2,SO4)2 |
| 9.FB.05 | Franzinite | (Na,K)6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)(SO4)2 · 0.5H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Giuseppettite | (Na,K,Ca)7-8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,Cl)1-2 |
| 9.FB.05 | Hydroxycancrinite | Na8(Al6Si6O24)(OH)2 · 2H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Liottite | (Na,K)16Ca8(Al6Si6O24)3(SO4)5Cl4 |
| 9.FB.05 | Microsommite | Na4K2Ca2(Al6Si6O24)(SO4)Cl2 |
| 9.FB.05 | Pitiglianoite | Na6K2(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · 2H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Quadridavyne | (Na,K)6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)Cl4 |
| 9.FB.05 | Sacrofanite | (Na61K19Ca32)(Si84Al84O336)(SO4)26Cl2F6 · 2H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Tounkite | (Na,Ca,K)8(Si6Al6)O24(SO4)2Cl · 0.5H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Vishnevite | (Na,K)8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,CO3) · 2H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Marinellite | (Na,K)42Ca6(Al6Si6O24)6(SO4)8Cl2 · 3H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Farneseite | (Na,Ca,K)56(Al6Si6O24)7(SO4)12 · 6H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Alloriite | (Na,Ca,K)26Ca4(Al6Si6O24)4(SO4)6Cl6 |
| 9.FB.05 | Biachellaite | (Na,Ca,K)8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4)2(OH)0.5 · H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Fantappièite | [Na82.5Ca33K16.5](Si99Al99O396)(SO4)33 · 4H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Kyanoxalite | Na7(Al6-xSi6+xO24)(C2O4)0.5+x · 5H2O (0 < x < 0.5) |
| 9.FB.05 | Balliranoite | (Na,K)6Ca2(Si6Al6O24)Cl2(CO3) |
| 9.FB.05 | Carbobystrite | Na8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3) · 3.5H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Depmeierite | Na8(Al6Si6O24)(PO4,CO3)1-x · 3H2O (x |
| 9.FB.05 | Kircherite | Na5Ca2K(Al6Si6O24)(SO4)2 · 0.33H2O |
| 9.FB.05 | Sulfhydrylbystrite | Na5K2Ca[Al6Si6O24](S5)2(SH) |
| 9.FB.10 | Bicchulite | Ca2(Al2SiO6)(OH)2 |
| 9.FB.10 | Danalite | Be3Fe2+4(SiO4)3S |
| 9.FB.10 | Genthelvite | Be3Zn4(SiO4)3S |
| 9.FB.10 va | Hackmanite | Na8Al6Si6O24(Cl2,S) |
| 9.FB.10 | Helvine | Be3Mn2+4(SiO4)3S |
| 9.FB.10 | Kamaishilite | Ca2(Al2SiO6)(OH)2 |
| 9.FB.10 | Lazurite | Na7Ca(Al6Si6O24)(SO4)(S3) · H2O |
| 9.FB.10 | Nosean | Na8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O |
| 9.FB.10 | Sodalite | Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl |
| 9.FB.10 | Tsaregorodtsevite | (N(CH3)4)(AlSi5O12) |
| 9.FB.10 | Tugtupite | Na4BeAlSi4O12Cl |
| 9.FB.10 | Vladimirivanovite | Na6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,S3,S2,Cl)2 · H2O |
| 9.FB.15 | Marialite | Na4Al3Si9O24Cl |
| 9.FB.15 | Meionite | Ca4Al6Si6O24CO3 |
| 9.FB.15 | Silvialite | (Ca,Na)4(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,CO3) |
Fluorescence of Haüyne
Reddish orange to purplish pink in LW
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Haüyne in petrology
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