Paratsepinite-Ba
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Paratsepinite-Ba
Formula:
Ba4(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(OH,O)8 · 8H2O
Colour:
Light brown
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.88
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named according to recommended nomeclature for labuntsovite-group minerals. The 'para' (Greek for near) prefix is used for species with a doubled unit cell, tsepinite is the series root name, and the 'Ba-' suffix is for dominant barium.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
26356
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26356:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
98b86ef0-0d0b-4f5d-8cc7-f5eacfbef6e0
IMA Classification of Paratsepinite-Ba
Approved
IMA Formula:
(Ba,Na,K)2-x(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 4H2O
Approval year:
2002
First published:
2003
Type description reference:
Chukanov, N. V., Pekov, I. V., Zadov, A. E., Rosenberg, K. A., Rastsvetaeva, R. K., Krivovichev, S. V., Levitskay, L. A. (2003) New minerals tsepinite-K (K,Ba,Na)2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2·3H2O and paratsepinite-Ba (Ba,Na,K)2-x(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2·4H2O and their relationship with other labuntsovite group members. Zapiski Vserossijskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva, 132 (1) 38-51
Classification of Paratsepinite-Ba
9.CE.30b
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
E : [Si4O12]8- 4-membered single rings (vierer-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
E : [Si4O12]8- 4-membered single rings (vierer-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
---|---|---|
Ptse-Ba | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Paratsepinite-Ba
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Light brown
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
2.88 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.97 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Paratsepinite-Ba
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.667 nβ = 1.674 nγ = 1.770
2V:
Measured: 30° , Calculated: 32°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.103
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
Not observed
Pleochroism:
Not Visible
Chemistry of Paratsepinite-Ba
Mindat Formula:
Ba4(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(OH,O)8 · 8H2O
Common Impurities:
Na,K
Crystallography of Paratsepinite-Ba
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 14.551(2) Å, b = 14.01(2) Å, c = 15.702(3) Å
β = 117.5(1)°
β = 117.5(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.039 : 1 : 1.121
Unit Cell V:
2,839.32 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Twinning:
None observed
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
7.11 Å | (100) |
4.08 Å | (80) |
3.95 Å | (100) |
3.24 Å | (90) |
3.11 Å | (80) |
2.403 Å | (80) |
1.914 Å | (90) |
1.634 Å | (80) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks |
Type Occurrence of Paratsepinite-Ba
General Appearance of Type Material:
imperfect long-prismatic light-brown crystals, up to 5 mm long
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Chukanov, N.V., Pekov, I.V., Zadov, A.E., Rosenberg, K.A., Rastsvetaeva, R.K., Krivovichev, S.V., Levitskay, L.A. (2003) New minerals tsepinite-K (K,Ba,Na)2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2·3H2O and paratsepinite-Ba (Ba,Na,K)2-x(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2·4H2O and their relationship with other labuntsovite group members. Zapiski Vserossijskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 132(1): 38-51.
Synonyms of Paratsepinite-Ba
Other Language Names for Paratsepinite-Ba
Relationship of Paratsepinite-Ba to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Paratsepinite-Na | (Na,Sr,K,Ca)7(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(O,OH)8 · nH2O n ~ 8 | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.CE. | Dutkevichite-(Ce) | NaZnBa2Ce2Ti2Si8O26F · H2O |
9.CE. | Niobobaotite | Ba4(Ti2.5Fe2+1.5)Nb4Si4O28Cl |
9.CE.05 | Papagoite | CaCu[H3AlSi2O9] |
9.CE.10 | Verplanckite | Ba4Mn2+2Si4O12(OH,H2O)3Cl3 |
9.CE.15 | Baotite | Ba4(Ti,Nb,W)8O16(SiO3)4Cl |
9.CE.20 | Nagashimalite | Ba4(V,Ti)4B2Si8O27(O,OH)2Cl |
9.CE.20 | Taramellite | Ba4(Fe3+,Ti,Fe2+,Mg)4(B2Si8O27)O2Clx |
9.CE.20 | Titantaramellite | Ba4(Ti,Fe3+,Fe2+,Mg)4(B2Si8O27)O2Clx |
9.CE.25 | Bario-orthojoaquinite | (Ba,Sr)4Fe2Ti2[Si4O12]2O2 · H2O |
9.CE.25 | Byelorussite-(Ce) | NaBa2Ce2MnTi2[Si4O12]2O2(F,OH) · H2O |
9.CE.25 | Joaquinite-(Ce) | NaBa2Ce2FeTi2[Si4O12]2O2(OH,F) · H2O |
9.CE.25 | Orthojoaquinite-(Ce) | NaBa2Ce2FeTi2[Si4O12]2O2(O,OH) · H2O |
9.CE.25 | Strontiojoaquinite | Sr2Ba2(Na,Fe)2Ti2[Si4O12]2O2(O,OH)2 · H2O |
9.CE.25 | Strontio-orthojoaquinite | (Na,Fe)2Sr2Ba2Ti2[Si4O12]2O2(O,OH)2 · H2O |
9.CE.25 | Orthojoaquinite-(La) | NaBa2La2Fe2+Ti2[Si4O12]2O2(O,OH) · H2O |
9.CE.30a | Unnamed (Ca-Na-ordered analogue of Korobitsynite) | (Ca,Na)2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 3-4H2O |
9.CE.30e | Labuntsovite-Mn | Na4K4(Ba,K)2Mn2+(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(O,OH)8 · 10-12H2O |
9.CE.30a | Nenadkevichite | (Na,◻)8Nb4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 8H2O |
9.CE.30d | Lemmleinite-K | K2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 4H2O |
9.CE.30a | Korobitsynite | Na2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 3-4H2O |
9.CE.30c | Kuzmenkoite-Mn | K2Mn2+(Ti,Nb)4(Si4O12)2(OH,O)4 · 5-6H2O |
9.CE.30b | Vuoriyarvite-K | K2(Nb,Ti)2(Si4O12)(O,OH)2 · 4H2O |
9.CE.30b | Tsepinite-Na | Na2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 3H2O |
9.CE.30c | Karupmøllerite-Ca | (Na,Ca,K)2Ca(Nb,Ti)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 7H2O |
9.CE.30e | Labuntsovite-Mg | Na4K4(Ba,K)2Mg(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(O,OH)8 · 10H2O |
9.CE.30e | Labuntsovite-Fe | Na4K4(Ba,K)2Fe2+(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(O,OH)8 · 10H2O |
9.CE.30d | Lemmleinite-Ba | Na2K2Ba(Ti,Nb)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 5H2O |
9.CE.30c | Gjerdingenite-Fe | K2Fe2+(Nb,Ti)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 6H2O |
9.CE.30h | Neskevaaraite-Fe | K3Na2Fe2+(Ti,Nb)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 5-6 H2O |
9.CE.30b | Tsepinite-K | K2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 3H2O |
9.CE.30b | Tsepinite-Ca | Ca(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 3H2O |
9.CE.30h | Alsakharovite-Zn | NaSrKZn(Ti,Nb)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 7H2O |
9.CE.30c | Gjerdingenite-Mn | K2Mn2+(Nb,Ti)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 6H2O |
9.CE.30c | Lepkhenelmite-Zn | (Ba,K)2Zn(Ti,Nb)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 7H2O |
9.CE.30b | Tsepinite-Sr | Sr(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2 · 3H2O |
9.CE.30b | Paratsepinite-Na | (Na,Sr,K,Ca)7(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(O,OH)8 · nH2O n ~ 8 |
9.CE.30f | Paralabuntsovite-Mg | Na8K8Mg4Ti16(Si4O12)8(OH,O)16 · 20-24H2O |
9.CE.30c | Gjerdingenite-Ca | K2Ca(Nb,Ti)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 6H2O |
9.CE.30c | Gjerdingenite-Na | K2Na(Nb,Ti)4(Si4O12)2(OH,O)4 · 5H2O |
9.CE.30h | Gutkovaite-Mn | K2CaMn(Ti,Nb)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 5H2O |
9.CE.30c | Kuzmenkoite-Zn | K2Zn(Ti,Nb)4(Si4O12)2(OH,O)4 · 6-8H2O |
9.CE.30g | Organovaite-Mn | K2Mn(Nb,Ti)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 5-7H2O |
9.CE.30g | Organovaite-Zn | K2Zn(Nb,Ti)4(Si4O12)2(O,OH)4 · 6H2O |
9.CE.30g | Parakuzmenkoite-Fe | (K,Ba)4Fe(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(O,OH)8 · 14H2O |
9.CE.30c | Burovaite-Ca | (Na,K)4Ca2(Ti,Nb)8(Si4O12)4(OH,O)8 · 12H2O |
9.CE.45 | Komarovite | (Ca,Mn)(Nb,Ti)2[Si2O7](O,F)3 · 3.5H2O |
9.CE.45 | Natrokomarovite | (Na,Ca,H)2Nb2Si2O10(OH,F)2 · H2O |
Fluorescence of Paratsepinite-Ba
Nonfluorescent
Other Information
Health Risks:
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References for Paratsepinite-Ba
Reference List:
Chukanov, Nikita V., Pekov, Igor V., Khomyakov, Alexander P. (2002) Recommended nomenclature for labuntsovite-group minerals. European Journal of Mineralogy, 14 (1) 165-173 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2002/0014-0165
Chukanov, N. V., Pekov, I. V., Zadov, A. E., Rosenberg, K. A., Rastsvetaeva, R. K., Krivovichev, S. V., Levitskay, L. A. (2003) New minerals tsepinite-K (K,Ba,Na)2(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2·3H2O and paratsepinite-Ba (Ba,Na,K)2-x(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)(OH,O)2·4H2O and their relationship with other labuntsovite group members. Zapiski Vserossijskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva, 132 (1) 38-51
Localities for Paratsepinite-Ba
Locality List
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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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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| Pekov et al. (2005) |
| Pekov (2003) |
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