Clinoptilolite-Na
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Clinoptilolite-Na
Formula:
Na6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O
Generally not pure but containing additional K and/or Ca. Formula previously given as (Na,K,Ca)2-3Al3(Al,Si)2Si13O36 · 12H2O.
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3½ - 4
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
From the Greek klino - "oblique" ptylon - "feather" and lithos - "stone." The Na-dominant member of the clinoptilolite series.
The sodium analogue of Clinoptilolite-Ca and Clinoptilolite-K. Clinoptilolite-Na-Heulandite-Na Series.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
6884
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6884:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
1926618c-2502-4a82-94e0-5acf2bf91cfa
IMA Classification of Clinoptilolite-Na
Approved
Classification of Clinoptilolite-Na
9.GE.05
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
E : Chains of T10O20 Tetrahedra
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
E : Chains of T10O20 Tetrahedra
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 |
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Cpt-Na | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Cpt | 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 |
Cpt | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
Cpt | Warr (2020) | Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30 |
Physical Properties of Clinoptilolite-Na
Vitreous
Hardness:
3½ - 4 on Mohs scale
Optical Data of Clinoptilolite-Na
Type:
Biaxial (+/-)
RI values:
nα = 1.476 - 1.491 nβ = 1.479 - 1.493 nγ = 1.479 - 1.497
2V:
Measured: 31° to 48°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.003 - 0.006
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
Dispersion:
r > v to r < v strong
Chemistry of Clinoptilolite-Na
Mindat Formula:
Na6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O
Generally not pure but containing additional K and/or Ca. Formula previously given as (Na,K,Ca)2-3Al3(Al,Si)2Si13O36 · 12H2O.
Generally not pure but containing additional K and/or Ca. Formula previously given as (Na,K,Ca)2-3Al3(Al,Si)2Si13O36 · 12H2O.
Crystallography of Clinoptilolite-Na
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 17.627 Å, b = 17.955 Å, c = 7.399 Å
β = 116.29°
β = 116.29°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.982 : 1 : 0.412
Unit Cell V:
2,099.51 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
space group C2/m, C2, or Cm
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0001429 | Clinoptilolite-Na | Armbruster T, Gunter M E (1991) Stepwise dehydration of heulandite-clinoptilolite from Succor Creek, Oregon, U.S.A.: A single-crystal X-ray study at 100 K sample name: natural American Mineralogist 76 1872-1883 | 1991 | 0 | 293 | ||
0001430 | Clinoptilolite-Na | Armbruster T, Gunter M E (1991) Stepwise dehydration of heulandite-clinoptilolite from Succor Creek, Oregon, U.S.A.: A single-crystal X-ray study at 100K sample name: dehyd1 American Mineralogist 76 1872-1883 | 1991 | 0 | 293 | ||
0001431 | Clinoptilolite-Na | Armbruster T, Gunter M E (1991) Stepwise dehydration of heulandite-clinoptilolite from Succor Creek, Oregon, U.S.A.: A single-crystal X-ray study at 100K sample name: dehyd2 American Mineralogist 76 1872-1883 | 1991 | 0 | 293 | ||
0001432 | Clinoptilolite-Na | Armbruster T, Gunter M E (1991) Stepwise dehydration of heulandite-clinoptilolite from Succor Creek, Oregon, U.S.A.: A single-crystal X-ray study at 100K sample name: dehyd3 American Mineralogist 76 1872-1883 | 1991 | 0 | 293 | ||
0001433 | Clinoptilolite-Na | Armbruster T, Gunter M E (1991) Stepwise dehydration of heulandite-clinoptilolite from Succor Creek, Oregon, U.S.A.: A single-crystal X-ray study at 100K sample name: dehyd4 American Mineralogist 76 1872-1883 | 1991 | 0 | 293 | ||
0015652 | Clinoptilolite-Na | Alberti A (1975) The crystal structure of two clinoptilolites Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 22 25-37 | 1975 | Alpe di Siusi, Italy | 0 | 293 |
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Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust | >4.50 |
9 : Lava/xenolith minerals (hornfels, sanidinite facies) | |
10 : Basalt-hosted zeolite minerals | |
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere | >4.45 |
14 : Hot springs, geysers, and other subaerial geothermal minerals | |
16 : Low-𝑇 aqueous alteration of Hadean subaerial lithologies (see also #23) | |
Near-surface Processes | |
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47) | |
24 : Authigenic minerals in terrestrial sediments (see also #17) | |
25 : Evaporites (prebiotic) | |
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
48 : Soil leaching zone minerals | <0.6 |
Type Occurrence of Clinoptilolite-Na
Other Language Names for Clinoptilolite-Na
German:Klinoptilolith-Na
Russian:Клиноптилолит-Na
Relationship of Clinoptilolite-Na to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Clinoptilolite-Ca | Ca3(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O | Mon. 2/m |
Clinoptilolite-K | K6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O | Mon. 2/m |
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
14 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Erionite-K | (K2,Ca,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O |
12 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
11 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Mordenite | (Na2,Ca,K2)4(Al8Si40)O96 · 28H2O |
8 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Smectite Group | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O |
3 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Chabazite | |
2 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Clinoptilolite-Ca | Ca3(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
2 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Erionite Subgroup | M2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O |
2 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Montmorillonite | (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
2 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Heulandite-Ca | (Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O |
2 photos of Clinoptilolite-Na associated with Baryte | BaSO4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.GE.05 | Clinoptilolite-Ca | Ca3(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
9.GE.05 | Clinoptilolite-K | K6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
9.GE.05 | Heulandite-Ca | (Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O |
9.GE.05 | Heulandite-K | (K,Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O |
9.GE.05 | Heulandite-Na | (Na,Ca,K)6(Si,Al)36O72 · 22H2O |
9.GE.05 | Heulandite-Sr | (Sr,Na,Ca)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 24H2O |
9.GE.05 | Heulandite-Ba | (Ba,Ca,K)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 22H2O |
9.GE.10 | Stilbite-Ca | NaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O |
9.GE.10 | Stilbite-Na | Na9(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O |
9.GE.15 | Barrerite | Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O |
9.GE.15 | Stellerite | Ca4(Si28Al8)O72 · 28H2O |
9.GE.20 | Brewsterite-Ba | (Ba,Sr)[Al2Si6O16] · 5H2O |
9.GE.20 | Brewsterite-Sr | (Sr,Ba,Ca)[Al2Si6O16] · 5H2O |
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.
Internet Links for Clinoptilolite-Na
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References for Clinoptilolite-Na
Reference List:
Alberti, A. (1972) On the crystal structure of the zeolite heulandite. TMPM Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 18 (2). 129-146 doi:10.1007/bf01081798
Armbruster, Thomas (1993) Dehydration mechanism of clinoptilolite and heulandite: Single-crystal X-ray study of Na-poor, Ca-, K-, Mg-rich clinoptilolite at 100 K. American Mineralogist, 78 (3-4) 260-264
Coombs, Douglas S., Alberti, Alberto, Armbruster, Thomas, Artioli, Gilberto, Colella, Carmine, Galli, Ermanno, Grice, Joel D., Liebau, Friedrich, Mandarino, Joseph A., Minato, Hideo, Nickel, Ernest H., Passaglia, Elio, Peacor, Donald R., Quartieri, Simona, Rinaldi, Romano, Ross, Malcolm I., Sheppard, Richard A., Tillmanns, Ekkehart, Vezzalini, Giovanna (1997) Recommended nomenclature for zeolite minerals; report of the Subcommittee on Zeolites of the International Mineralogical Association, Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names. The Canadian Mineralogist, 35 (6) 1571-1606
Localities for Clinoptilolite-Na
Locality List
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- 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.
Austria | |
| Kolitsch (2015) |
Canada | |
| Tschernich (1992) |
| Pe-Piper (2000) |
| Horváth et al. (2019) |
Chile | |
| Atencio et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
| De Waele et al. (2009) |
China | |
| Shouting Zhang et al. (2004) |
Czech Republic | |
| Pauliš P. et al.: Klinoptilolit-Na z ... |
Indian Ocean | |
| D. Besse et al. |
Italy | |
| Vezzalini G. (1975) |
Japan | |
| Kato (2009) |
Namibia | |
| Blaß et al. (2016) +1 other reference |
New Zealand | |
| de Ronde +16 other references |
| K. A. Rodgers and T. Sameshima (1978) |
Philippines | |
| Olegario-Sanchez et al. (2017, December) |
Russia | |
| Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (1984) |
Spain | |
| Calvo (2018) |
JRG Lopez collection | |
USA | |
| Arletti (2005) |
| The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 35 (1997) |
Färber (n.d.) | |
| Micro Probe Volume VI Number 4 |
| Micro Probe Vol. 9 No. 3 +1 other reference |
| Armbruster et al. (1991) |
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