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Heulandite-Ba

A valid IMA mineral species
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About Heulandite-BaHide

Formula:
(Ba,Ca,K)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 22H2O
Colour:
Colourless to white, pale yellowish-white, pale beige
Lustre:
Vitreous, Pearly
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
2.35
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named according to the IMA recommended nomenclature for the zeolites and its relationship to the other heulandite group minerals. The suffix indicates the predominant extra-framework element; in this case barium. The root name is in honor of Johann Heinrich "John Henry" Heuland [March 21, 1778, Beyreuth, Germany - November 16, 1856, Hastings, Sussex, England, UK], a mineral collector and mineral dealer living in England. Despite having an international reputation, there are no known images of Henry Heuland.
The barium analogue of Heulandite-Ca, Heulandite-K, Heulandite-Na, and Heulandite-Sr.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
25719
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:25719:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
2dac3f83-afcc-4504-a969-341104c1851b

IMA Classification of Heulandite-BaHide

Approved
Approval year:
2003
First published:
2005

Classification of Heulandite-BaHide

9.GE.05

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
E : Chains of T10O20 Tetrahedra

Mineral SymbolsHide

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.

SymbolSourceReference
Hul-BaIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
HulKretz (1983)Kretz, R. (1983) Symbols of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 68, 277–279.
HulSiivolam & 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
HulWhitney & 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
HulThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download
HulWarr (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

Pronunciation of Heulandite-BaHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of Heulandite-BaHide

Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colourless to white, pale yellowish-white, pale beige
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on the {010}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
2.35 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.35 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Heulandite-BaHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.506(5) nβ = 1.506(5) nγ = 1.515(5)
2V:
Measured: 38° , Calculated: 34°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.009
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
Distinct, r>v.
Optical Extinction:
α varying from ≅ 39° to ≅ 51° in obtuse angle ÎČ, Îł = b.

Chemistry of Heulandite-BaHide

Mindat Formula:
(Ba,Ca,K)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 22H2O

Crystallography of Heulandite-BaHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 17.738 Å, b = 17.856 Å, c = 7.419 Å
β = 116.55°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.993 : 1 : 0.415
Unit Cell V:
2,102.02 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Thick tabular, trapezoidal crystals with the forms {100}, {010}, {001}, {111} and {201}.
Twinning:
twinning has been observed in a few cases

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0007089Heulandite-BaLarsen A O, Nordrum F S, Dobelin N, Armbruster T, Petersen O V, Erambert M (2005) Heulandite-Ba, a new zeolite species from Norway Buskerud county, Norway (Kongsberg ore district) European Journal of Mineralogy 17 143-1532005Northern Ravnas silver prospect, southern Vinoren, Flesberg community,0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
7.94 Å(66)
5.12 Å(59)
4.65 Å(66)
3.978 Å(97)
3.181 Å(56)
2.973 Å(100)
2.807 Å(65)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of Heulandite-BaHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Well developed, thick tabular, trapezoidal crystals up to 4 mm across. Aggregates of intergrown crystals up to a few cm across are quite common.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Geological Museum, University of Oslo, Norway (33929).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
An accessory mineral in hydrothermal veins.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Synonyms of Heulandite-BaHide

Other Language Names for Heulandite-BaHide

Relationship of Heulandite-Ba to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
Heulandite-K(K,Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
Heulandite-Na(Na,Ca,K)6(Si,Al)36O72 · 22H2OMon. m : Bm
Heulandite-Sr(Sr,Na,Ca)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 24H2OMon. m : Bm

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Heulandite-Ba associated with Brewsterite-Ba(Ba,Sr)[Al2Si6O16] · 5H2O
1 photo of Heulandite-Ba associated with CalciteCaCO3
1 photo of Heulandite-Ba associated with Brewsterite-Sr(Sr,Ba,Ca)[Al2Si6O16] · 5H2O
1 photo of Heulandite-Ba associated with HarmotomeBa2(Si12Al4)O32 · 12H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.GE.05Clinoptilolite-CaCa3(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2OMon. 2/m
9.GE.05Clinoptilolite-KK6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2OMon. 2/m
9.GE.05Clinoptilolite-NaNa6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GE.05Heulandite-Ca(Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GE.05Heulandite-K(K,Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GE.05Heulandite-Na(Na,Ca,K)6(Si,Al)36O72 · 22H2OMon. m : Bm
9.GE.05Heulandite-Sr(Sr,Na,Ca)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 24H2OMon. m : Bm
9.GE.10Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GE.10Stilbite-NaNa9(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GE.15BarreriteNa2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.GE.15StelleriteCa4(Si28Al8)O72 · 28H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Fmmm
9.GE.20Brewsterite-Ba(Ba,Sr)[Al2Si6O16] · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
9.GE.20Brewsterite-Sr(Sr,Ba,Ca)[Al2Si6O16] · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m

Fluorescence of Heulandite-BaHide

Not fluorescent.

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Finely ground heulandite-Ba easily decomposes in warm 6M HCl, leaving silica as a powder.
The mineral is rather resistant to cold, diluted acid
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 Heulandite-BaHide

References for Heulandite-BaHide

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Localities for Heulandite-BaHide

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - 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.
Canada
 
  • Alberta
Tschernich (1992)
Czech Republic
 
  • Pardubice Region
    • Pardubice District
Prachař +7 other references
Japan
 
  • Kochi Prefecture
Minakawa et al (2002)
Norway (TL)
 
  • Buskerud
    • Flesberg
      • Vinoren Silver Mine Field
        • Vinoren Southern Mines
Larsen et al. (2005)
    • Kongsberg
Larsen et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Innlandet
    • Sel
      • Sjoa
Larsen et al. (2005)
    • Vang
Nordrum et al. (2005)
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Highland
      • Fort William and Ardnamurchan
        • Strontian
Green et al. (2008)
 
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