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Pectolite-Sérandite Series

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Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy quarry), Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

System:Triclinic
Series Formula:
NaCa
 
2
[HSi
 
3
O
 
9
]
-
Na(Mn
2+
 
,Ca)
 
2
[HSi
 
3
O
 
9
]
A series between Pectolite and Sérandite

This series also includes Schizolite, which is a Mn-bearing variety of pectolite.

Classification of Pectolite-Sérandite Series

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Crystallography of Pectolite-Sérandite Series

Crystal System:Triclinic

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Pectolite-Sérandite Series

Reference List:Ohashi, Y. and Finger, L.W. (1978) The role of octahedral cations in pyroxenoid crystal chemistry. I. Bustamite, wollastonite, and the pectolite-schizolite-serandite series. American Mineralogist: 63: 274-288.

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