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Faujasite-Ca

A valid IMA mineral species
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About Faujasite-CaHide

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Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond
Formula:
(Ca,Na2,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
Named after Barthelemy Faujas de Saint Fond (born in Montélimar on May 17th 1741; died on July 18th, 1819, in Saint-Fond), French geologist and writer on the origin of volcanoes. The Ca-dominant member of the faujasite series.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
6920
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6920:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
dee45864-f6f4-48ea-af21-0c7555c9ecfb

IMA Classification of Faujasite-CaHide

Classification of Faujasite-CaHide

9.GD.30

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

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
Fau-CaIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of Faujasite-CaHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Hardness:

Optical Data of Faujasite-CaHide

Type:
Isotropic

Chemistry of Faujasite-CaHide

Mindat Formula:
(Ca,Na2,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O

Crystallography of Faujasite-CaHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Fd3m
Setting:
Fd3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 24.74(4) Å
Unit Cell V:
15,142.55 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8

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0014217Faujasite-CaBennett J M, Smith J V (1968) Positions of cations and molecules in zeolites with the faujasite-type framework III. Hydrated Ca-exchanged faujasite Materials Research Bulletin 3 933-9401968Sasbach, Kaiserstuhl, Germany0293
0014223Faujasite-CaPluth J J, Smith J V (1972) Positions of cations and molecules in zeolites with the faujasite-type framework VII. Dehydrated Ca-exchanged X Materials Research Bulletin 7 1311-13221972synthetic0293
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Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of Faujasite-CaHide

Reference:
Coombs D S, Alberti A, Armbruster T, Artioli G, Colella C, Galli E, Grice J D, Liebau F, Mandarino J A, Minato H, Nickel E H, Passaglia E, Peacor D R, Quartieri S, Rinaldi R, Ross M, Sheppard R A, Tillmanns E, Vezzalini G, (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, 1571-1606

Other Language Names for Faujasite-CaHide

Relationship of Faujasite-Ca to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
Faujasite-Mg(Mg,Na2,Ca)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
Faujasite-Na(Na2,Ca,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
7 photos of Faujasite-Ca associated with Phillipsite Subgroup
3 photos of Faujasite-Ca associated with Phillipsite-K(K,Na,Ca0.5,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] . 12H2O
3 photos of Faujasite-Ca associated with Phillipsite-Ca-Phillipsite-K Series
2 photos of Faujasite-Ca associated with Thomsonite-CaNaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O
2 photos of Faujasite-Ca associated with ManganiteMn3+O(OH)
1 photo of Faujasite-Ca associated with Chabazite-Ca(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.GD.05Gmelinite-CaCa2(Si8Al4)O24 · 11H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.05Gmelinite-KK4(Si8Al4O24) · 11H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.05Gmelinite-NaNa4(Si8Al4)O24 · 11H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.10WillhendersoniteKCa[Al3Si3O12] · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.GD.10Chabazite-Ca(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.GD.10Chabazite-K(K2,Ca,Na2,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.10Chabazite-Na(Na2,K2,Ca,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.GD.10Chabazite-SrSr2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.10Chabazite-Mg(Mg0.7K0.5Ca0.5Na0.1)[Al3Si9O24] · 10H2O Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.15Lévyne-Ca(Ca,Na2,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.15Lévyne-Na(Na2,Ca,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.20Bellbergite(K,Ba,Sr)2Sr2Ca2(Ca,Na)4[Al3Si3O12]6 · 30H2OHex.
9.GD.20Erionite-Ca(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.20Erionite-K(K2,Ca,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.20Erionite-Na(Na2,K2,Ca)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.25OffretiteKCaMg(Si13Al5)O36 · 15H2OHex. 6 m2 : P6m2
9.GD.25Wenkite(Ba,K)4(Ca,Na)6[(Si,Al)20O39(OH)2](SO4)3 · 0.5H2OHex. 6 m2 : P62m
9.GD.30Faujasite-Mg(Mg,Na2,Ca)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
9.GD.30Faujasite-Na(Na2,Ca,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
9.GD.35MaricopaitePb7Ca2(Si,Al)48O100 · 32H2OOrth.
9.GD.35Mordenite(Na2,Ca,K2)4(Al8Si40)O96 · 28H2OOrth.
9.GD.40Dachiardite-KK4(Si20Al4O48) · 13H2OMon.
9.GD.40Dachiardite-Ca(Ca,Na2,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GD.40Dachiardite-Na(Na2,Ca,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GD.45EpistilbiteCaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2OMon.
9.GD.50Ferrierite-K(K,Na)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm
9.GD.50Ferrierite-Mg[Mg2(K,Na)2Ca0.5](Si29Al7)O72 · 18H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
9.GD.50Ferrierite-Na(Na,K)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2OMon. 2/m
9.GD.50Ferrierite-NH4(NH4,Mg0.5)5(Al5Si31O72) · 22H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm
9.GD.55BikitaiteLiAlSi2O6 · H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
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References for Faujasite-CaHide

Localities for Faujasite-CaHide

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Locality ListHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Haute-Loire
      • Yssingeaux
        • Araules
Boisson et al. (2018)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Emmendingen
        • Sasbach am Kaiserstuhl
Klaus Behlendorff chemical analysis
  • Hesse
    • Giessen Region
      • Giessen
        • Buseck
          • Großen-Buseck
Wise (1982)
        • Fernwald
          • Annerod
Wise (1982)
      • Vogelsbergkreis
        • Grebenhain
          • Ilbeshausen
Wise (1982) +1 other reference
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Gerolstein
        • Hillesheim
Hentschel (1993)
  • Thuringia
    • Wartburg District
      • Gerstungen
        • Marksuhl
Italy
 
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Catania
Analized by Marco Ciriotti
Jordan
 
  • Mafraq Governorate
    • Safawi
Ibrahim et al. (1995)
Ibrahim et al. (1995)
Ibrahim et al. (1995) +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Canary Islands
Mineralien-Welt 4/2007
USA
 
  • California
    • San Bernardino County
      • Shadow Mts [1]
        • Squaw Mountain
Wise (1982)
 
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