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Koashvite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About KoashviteHide

Formula:
Na6(Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)Si6O18 · H2O
Colour:
Pale yellow
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
6
Specific Gravity:
2.98 - 3.02
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named by Y.L. Kapustin, Z.V. Pudovkina, A.V. Bykova, and G.V. Lyubomilova in 1974 for the type locality of Koashva Open Pit, Russia, an important locality that is the type locality for many minerals.
Lovozerite Group. A possible trigonal polymorph is known as 'UM1980-20-SiO:CaFeHMnNaTi'.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2230
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2230:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
07321192-2bfe-47c6-9e4f-ffda9bb7bd55

Classification of KoashviteHide

Approved
First published:
1974
9.CJ.15c

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
J : [Si6O18]12- 6-membered single rings (sechser-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
61.1.2b.2

61 : CYCLOSILICATES Six-Membered Rings
1 : Six-Membered Rings with [Si6O18] rings; possible (OH) and Al substitution
14.9.38

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
9 : Silicates of Ti

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of KoashviteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Pale yellow
Hardness:
Hardness:
VHN20=680 - 740 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
2.98 - 3.02 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.069 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of KoashviteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.637 nβ = 1.643 nγ = 1.648
2V:
Measured: 82° to 84°, Calculated: 84°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.011
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
weak

Chemical Properties of KoashviteHide

Formula:
Na6(Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)Si6O18 · H2O
IMA Formula:
Na6CaTiSi6O18
Common Impurities:
Mg,K

Crystallography of KoashviteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.179(1) Å, b = 20.899(2) Å, c = 7.335(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.487 : 1 : 0.351
Unit Cell V:
1,560.38 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Comment:
Space Group: Pmnb

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.581 Å(100)
1.820 Å(70)
3.66 Å(50)
3.28 Å(50)
1.504 Å(50)
2.620 Å(40)
1.476 Å(40)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks

Type Occurrence of KoashviteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 75148; National School of Mines, Paris, France.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
veinlets replacing lomonosovite
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Kapustin, Y.L., Pudovkina, Z.V., Bykova, A.V., Lyubomilova, G.V. (1974) Koashvite, a new mineral. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 103: 559-566.

Synonyms of KoashviteHide

Other Language Names for KoashviteHide

German:Koashvit
Spanish:Koashvita

Relationship of Koashvite to other SpeciesHide

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.CJ.AvdeeviteNaAl4(Be5Li)(Si6O18)2(H2O)1-2Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.CJ.NakkaalaaqiteK2[Na3Ca]LiCa2Ti2Be4Si12O38Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Fddd
9.CJ.ZolotareviteNa5Zr[Si6O15(OH)3] · 3H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.CJ.Beryllocordierite-NaNaMg4(Al5Be)(AlSi5O18)2 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
9.CJ.Beryllosachanbińskiite-NaNaMn4(Al5Be)(AlSi5O18)2 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
9.CJ.05BazziteBe3Sc2(Si6O18)Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6/mcc
9.CJ.05BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6/mcc
9.CJ.05IndialiteMg2Al3(AlSi5O18)Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6/mcc
9.CJ.05 vaVorobyeviteBe3Al2(Si6O18)
9.CJ.05StoppaniiteBe3Fe3+2(Si6O18) · H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6/mcc
9.CJ.05Ferroindialite(Fe2+,Mg)2Al4Si5O18Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6/mcc
9.CJ.05JohnkoivulaiteCs[Be2B]Mg2Si6O18Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6/mcc
9.CJ.10Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
9.CJ.10Sekaninaite(Fe,Mg)2Al3(AlSi5O18)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
9.CJ.15aCombeiteNa4.5Ca3.5Si6O17.5(OH)0.5Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.CJ.15bImandriteNa12Ca3Fe3+2(Si6O18)2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.CJ.15aKazakoviteNa6Mn2+Ti(Si6O18)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.CJ.15aLovozeriteNa2Ca(Zr,Ti)(Si6O12)[(OH)4O2] · H2OTrig. 3 : R3
9.CJ.15aTisinaliteNa3H3(Mn,Ca,Fe)TiSi6(O,OH)18 · 2H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m)
9.CJ.15aZirsinaliteNa6(Ca,Mn2+,Fe2+)Zr(Si6O18)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.CJ.15aLitvinskiteNa2(◻,Na,Mn)ZrSi6O12(OH,O)6Mon. m : Bm
9.CJ.15aKapustiniteNa6ZrSi6O16(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.CJ.15aTownenditeNa8ZrSi6O18Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.CJ.25BaratoviteKCa7(Ti,Zr)2Li3Si12O36F2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.CJ.25KatayamaliteKLi3Ca7Ti2(SiO3)12(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.CJ.25AleksandroviteKCa7Sn2Li3Si12O36F2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.CJ.30DioptaseCuSiO3 · H2OTrig. 3 : R3
9.CJ.35KostyleviteK2Zr(Si3O9) · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
9.CJ.40PetarasiteNa5Zr2(Si6O18)(Cl,OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
9.CJ.45Gerenite-(Y)(Ca,Na)2(Y,REE)3Si6O18 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.CJ.50OdintsoviteK2Na4Ca3Ti2Be4Si12O38Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Fddd
9.CJ.55MathewrogersitePb7FeAl3GeSi12O36(OH,H2O)6Trig.
9.CJ.60PezzottaiteCs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18)Trig. 3 : R3

Other InformationHide

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

Internet Links for KoashviteHide

References for KoashviteHide

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Localities for KoashviteHide

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). 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.
Russia (TL)
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Khibiny Massif
      • Koashva Mt
      • Yukspor Mt
 
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