Sarcolite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Sarcolite
Formula:
Na4Ca12Al8Si12O46(SiO4,PO4)(OH,H2O)4(CO3,Cl)
Colour:
Flesh-pink, flesh-red, colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
6
Specific Gravity:
2.91 - 2.96
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Name:
From Greek, Sarka, flesh, referring to its flesh-red color.
This page provides mineralogical data about Sarcolite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3533
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3533:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ec3eec96-20cf-4d1d-b21b-ef75b92682a5
IMA Classification of Sarcolite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1807
Classification of Sarcolite
9.EH.15
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
E : Phyllosilicates
H : Transitional structures between phyllosilicate and other silicate units
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
E : Phyllosilicates
H : Transitional structures between phyllosilicate and other silicate units
76.3.2.1
76 : TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework
3 : Al-Si Framework with other Be/Al/Si frameworks
76 : TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework
3 : Al-Si Framework with other Be/Al/Si frameworks
17.2.6
17 : Silicates Containing other Anions
2 : Silicates with fluoride
17 : Silicates Containing other Anions
2 : Silicates with fluoride
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
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Sco | 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 Sarcolite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Flesh-pink, flesh-red, colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
6 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
2.91 - 2.96 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.86(4) g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Sarcolite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.604(1) nε = 1.615(3)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.011
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Chemistry of Sarcolite
Mindat Formula:
Na4Ca12Al8Si12O46(SiO4,PO4)(OH,H2O)4(CO3,Cl)
Common Impurities:
Ti,Fe,Mn,Mg,Sr,K,Cl,P,S
Crystallography of Sarcolite
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4/m - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
I4/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 12.343(5) Å, c = 15.463(5) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.253
Unit Cell V:
2,355.78 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
equant pseudocubic hemihedral crystals, to 2.5 cm; in irregular masses
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0015662 | Sarcolite | Giuseppetti G, Mazzi F, Tadini C (1977) The crystal structure of sarcolite Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 24 1-21 | 1977 | Vesuvius volcano, Bay of Naples, Italy | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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2.747 Å | (100) |
3.343 Å | (90) |
2.853 Å | (87) |
2.762 Å | (69) |
2.941 Å | (64) |
3.215 Å | (51) |
2.998 Å | (51) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals] | |
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals | <0.36 |
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56) |
Type Occurrence of Sarcolite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Natural History Museum, London, England, 1960,629.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Vauquelin, L.N. (1807) Analyse comparée de l'analcime de M. Hauy et de la sarcolite de M. Tompson. Annales du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle: 9: 241-250.
Other Language Names for Sarcolite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.EH.05 | Manganoneptunite | KNa2Li(Mn2+)2Ti2[Si4O12]2 |
9.EH.05 | Neptunite | KNa2Li(Fe2+)2Ti2[Si4O12]2 |
9.EH.05 | Watatsumiite | KNa2Li(Mn2+)2V4+2[Si4O12]2 |
9.EH.05 | Magnesioneptunite | KNa2Li(Mg)2Ti2[Si4O12]2 |
9.EH.05 | Rotherkopfite | KNa2Fe2+(Fe2+)2(Ti1.5Fe2+0.5)[Si4O12]2 |
9.EH.10 | Grumantite | Na(HSi2O5) · H2O |
9.EH.20 | Ussingite | Na2AlSi3O8OH |
9.EH.25 | Leifite | (Na,H2O)Na6[Be2Al2(Al,Si)Si15O39]F2 |
9.EH.25 | Telyushenkoite | (Cs,Na,K)Na6[Be2Al3Si15O39]F2 |
9.EH.25 | Eirikite | KNa6Be2(Si15Al3)O39F2 |
9.EH.30 | Nafertisite | Na3Fe2+10Ti2(Si6O17)2O2(OH)6F(H2O)2 |
9.EH.35 | Veblenite | KNa(Fe2+5Fe3+4Mn7)Nb4(Si2O7)2(Si8O22)2O6(OH)10(H2O)3 |
Other Information
Notes:
(Historical description) With a blowtorch, swells up and melts into a phosphorescent white enamel. This occurs after considerable time and difficulty.
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 Sarcolite
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References for Sarcolite
Reference List:
Giuseppetti, G., Mazzi, F., Tadini, Carla (1977) The crystal structure of sarcolite. TMPM Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 24 (1). 1-21 doi:10.1007/bf01081742
Fleischer, Michael, Chao, George Y., Pabst, and Adolf (1979) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 64 (1-2) 241-245 p.245
Localities for Sarcolite
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Italy (TL) | |
| Vauquelin (1807) +1 other reference |
| Ciriotti et al. (2011) |
| Achille Panunzi collection. |
| Stoppani et al. (1982) |
| De Michele (1974) |
| Exel (1987) |
Poland | |
| - (Poland) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| Januzzi et al. (1976) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
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Mount Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples, Campania, Italy