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Erionite-K

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Rock Island Dam, Douglas and Chelan Co. Border, Washington, USA
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Formula:
(K
 
2
,Ca,Na
 
2
)
 
2
[Al
 
4
Si
 
14
O
 
36
] · 15H
 
2
O
System:HexagonalLustre:Vitreous
Hardness:3½ - 4
Name:From the Greek for wool, in allusion to its white, fibrous, wool-like appearance. The K-dominant member of the erionite series.


A zeolite difficult to distinguish from offrétite.

Classification of Erionite-K

IMA status:Approved
Strunz 8th edition ID:8/J.26-92
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:9.GD.20

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
D : Chains of 6-membered rings – tabular zeolites
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Type Occurrence of Erionite-K

Type Locality:Rome, Marion Co., Oregon, USA

Physical Properties of Erionite-K

Lustre:Vitreous
Hardness (Mohs):3½ - 4

Crystallography of Erionite-K

Crystal System:Hexagonal
Class (H-M):6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) - Dihexagonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:P63/mmc {P63/m 2/m 2/c}
Cell Parameters:a = 13.15Å, c = 15.05Å
Ratio:a:c = 1 : 1.144
Unit Cell Volume:V 2,253.82 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Optical Data of Erionite-K

Type:Uniaxial (+)
RI values: nω = 1.471 nε = 1.474
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.003

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Moderate

Chemical Properties of Erionite-K

Formula:
(K
 
2
,Ca,Na
 
2
)
 
2
[Al
 
4
Si
 
14
O
 
36
] · 15H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Al, H, K, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Ca, H, K, Na, O, Si

Relationship of Erionite-K to other Species

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
9.GD.05Gmelinite-Ca
(Ca,Na
 
2
)[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
] · 6H
 
2
O
9.GD.05Gmelinite-K
(K
 
2
,Na
 
2
,Ca)[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
] · 6H
 
2
O
9.GD.05Gmelinite-Na
(Na
 
2
,Ca)[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
] · 6H
 
2
O
9.GD.10Willhendersonite
KCa[Al
 
3
Si
 
3
O
 
12
] · 5H
 
2
O
9.GD.10Chabazite-Ca
(Ca,K
 
2
,Na
 
2
)
 
2
[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
]
 
2
 · 12H
 
2
O
9.GD.10Chabazite-K
(K
 
2
,Ca,Na
 
2
,Sr,Mg)
 
2
[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
]
 
2
 · 12H
 
2
O
9.GD.10Chabazite-Na
(Na
 
2
,K
 
2
,Ca,Sr,Mg)
 
2
[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
]
 
2
 · 12H
 
2
O
9.GD.10Chabazite-Sr
Sr
 
2
[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
]
 
2
 · 12H
 
2
O
9.GD.15Lévyne-Ca
(Ca,Na
 
2
,K
 
2
)[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
] · 6H
 
2
O
9.GD.15Lévyne-Na
(Na
 
2
,Ca,K
 
2
)[Al
 
2
Si
 
4
O
 
12
] · 6H
 
2
O
9.GD.20Bellbergite
(K,Ba,Sr)
 
2
Sr
 
2
Ca
 
2
(Ca,Na)
 
4
[Al
 
3
Si
 
3
O
 
12
]
 
6
 · 30H
 
2
O
9.GD.20Erionite-Ca
(Ca,K
 
2
,Na
 
2
)
 
2
[Al
 
4
Si
 
14
O
 
36
] · 15H
 
2
O
9.GD.20Erionite-Na
(Na
 
2
,K
 
2
,Ca)
 
2
[Al
 
4
Si
 
14
O
 
36
] · 15H
 
2
O
9.GD.25Offretite
KCaMgAl
 
5
Si
 
13
O
 
36
·16H
 
2
O or near
9.GD.25Wenkite
(Ba,K)
 
4
(Ca,Na)
 
6
[(SO
 
4
)
 
3
|(Si,Al)
 
20
O
 
39
(OH)
 
2
] · 0.5H
 
2
O
9.GD.30Faujasite-Ca
(Ca,Na
 
2
,Mg)
 
3.5
[Al
 
7
Si
 
17
O
 
48
] · 32H
 
2
O
9.GD.30Faujasite-Mg
(Mg,Na
 
2
,Ca)
 
3.5
[Al
 
7
Si
 
17
O
 
48
] · 32H
 
2
O
9.GD.30Faujasite-Na
(Na
 
2
,Ca,Mg)
 
3.5
[Al
 
7
Si
 
17
O
 
48
] · 32H
 
2
O
9.GD.35Maricopaite
Pb
 
7
Ca
 
2
(Si,Al)
 
48
O
 
100
·32H
 
2
O
9.GD.35Mordenite
(Na
 
2
,Ca,K
 
2
)Al
 
2
Si
 
10
O
 
24
·7H
 
2
O
9.GD.40Dachiardite-Ca
(Ca,Na
 
2
,K
 
2
)
 
5
Al
 
10
Si
 
38
O
 
96
·25H
 
2
O
9.GD.40Dachiardite-Na
(Na
 
2
,Ca,K
 
2
)
 
5
Al
 
10
Si
 
38
O
 
96
·25H
 
2
O
9.GD.45Epistilbite
CaAl
 
2
Si
 
6
O
 
16
·5H
 
2
O
9.GD.50Ferrierite-K
(K
 
2
,Na
 
2
,Mg,Ca)
 
3-5
Mg[Al
 
5-7
Si
 
27.5-31
O
 
72
]·18H
 
2
O
9.GD.50Ferrierite-Mg
(Mg,Na
 
2
,K
 
2
,Ca)
 
3-5
Mg[Al
 
5-7
Si
 
27.5-31
O
 
72
]·18H
 
2
O
9.GD.50Ferrierite-Na
(Na
 
2
,K
 
2
,Mg,Ca)
 
3-5
Mg[Al
 
5-7
Si
 
27.5-31
O
 
72
]·18H
 
2
O
9.GD.55Bikitaite
LiAlSi
 
2
O
 
6
·H
 
2
O

Other Names for Erionite-K

Other Languages:
Russian:Эрионит-K

Other Information

Health Warning:Carcinogenic upon inhalation of its dust, due to its fibrous structure (Ref.: IARC Monography 42:225-239, 1987)

References for Erionite-K

Reference List:Sheppard, R.A. and Gude, A.J. (1969b) Chemical composition and physical properties of the related zeolites offretite and erionite. American Mineralogist: 54: 875-886.

Gualtieri, A., G. Artioli, E. Passaglia, S. Bigi, A. Viani, and J.C. Hanson (1998): Crystal structure-crystal chemistry relationships in the zeolites erionite and offretite American Mineralogist: 83, 590-606.

Passaglia, E., G. Artioli, and A. Gualtieri (1998): Crystal chemistry of the zeolites erionite and offretite American Mineralogist: 83, 577-589.

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    Localities for Erionite-K

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Canada
     
    • British Columbia
      • Kamloops Mining Division
        • Falkland
    		Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.161
        • Mt. Savona
          • Deadman's River
    		Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.161
    New Zealand
     
    • South Island
      • Otago
    		J. Thornton in Micro-Scope, March 2007
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Graham Co.
        • Ash Peak District
          • Thumb Butte area
    		Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.143
      • Mohave Co.
    		azminerals.com
      • Pinal Co.
        • Dudleyville
    		azminerals.com
      • Santa Cruz Co.
        • Patagonia Mts
          • Guajolote Flat
    • Oregon
      • Baker Co.
        • Swayze Creek
    		Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.159
      • Lincoln Co.
        • Agate Beach
    		Micro Probe Vol. 9 No. 3, Spring '01; Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, 116
      • Marion Co.
    		The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 35, pp. 1571-1606 (1997)
    • Washington
      • Douglas and Chelan Co. Border
    		Tschernich (1991): Zeolites of Washington State. Rock & Minerals, 66(4)
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