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High Albite

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Formula:
NaAlSi
 
3
O
 
8
A variety of Albite

Stable above 800°C - usually formed in hydrothermal syntheses, has disordered Al-Si arrangement (in contrast to 'low albite').

Classification of High Albite

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Chemical Properties of High Albite

Formula:
NaAlSi
 
3
O
 
8
Essential elements:Al, Na, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Na, O, Si

Other Names for High Albite

Synonyms:
Analbite (of Laves)
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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 High Albite

Reference List:

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Ferguson, R.B., R.J. Trail & W.H. Taylor (1958), The crystal structure of low-temperature and high-temperature albites: Acta Cryst.: 11: 331-348.

Williams, P.P. and Megaw, H.D. (1964) The crystal structure of low and high albites at -180°C. Acta Crystallographica: 17: 882-890.

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    Sudan
     
    • Kassala Wilayah
      • Gash delta
    		 Hey, M. H. & Easton, A. J. in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 31(10):1789-1790 (1967)
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    • Arizona
      • Coconino Co.
        • Winslow
          • Meteor Crater and vicinity
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 171-172, 330, 354; Olsen, E. & L. Fuchs (1968), Krinovite, NaMg2CrSi3O10 = a new meteorite mineral, Science 161: 786-787
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