Sabinaite
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About Sabinaite
Ann Sabina
Formula:
Na4Zr2TiO4(CO3)4
Colour:
Colourless to white
Lustre:
Vitreous
Specific Gravity:
3.36
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after Ann Phyllis Sabina Stenson (Lemberg, Saskatchewan, Canada 28 January 1930 - 29 September 2015), mineralogist and noted author of books on Canadian mineral occurrences, Geological Survey of Canada, who first collected the mineral.
Type Locality:
This page provides mineralogical data about Sabinaite.
Classification of Sabinaite
Approved
5/C.05-10
5.BB.20
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
B : With alkalies, etc.
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
B : With alkalies, etc.
16a.5.4.1
16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : Miscellaneous
16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : Miscellaneous
11.9.8
11 : Carbonates
9 : Carbonates of Pb, Zr and Th
11 : Carbonates
9 : Carbonates of Pb, Zr and Th
Physical Properties of Sabinaite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless to white
Cleavage:
Perfect
perfect {001} and distinct {010}
perfect {001} and distinct {010}
Density:
3.36 g/cm3 (Measured) 3.48 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Sabinaite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.720 - 1.740 nβ = 1.790 - 1.800 nγ = 1.850 - 1.900
2V:
Measured: 85° , Calculated: 80° to 82°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.130 - 0.160
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:
Very High
Dispersion:
r > v
Comments:
Mont Saint-Hilaire sabinaite is optically positive
Chemical Properties of Sabinaite
Formula:
Na4Zr2TiO4(CO3)4
IMA Formula:
Na4TiZr2O4(CO3)4
Crystallography of Sabinaite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/b
Setting:
C2/c
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.17 Å, b = 6.62 Å, c = 17.97 Å
β = 94.32°
β = 94.32°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.536 : 1 : 2.715
Unit Cell V:
1,206.40 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Tabular, flattened on c and slightly elongated on a.
Comment:
May also be Cc
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005502 | Sabinaite | McDonald A M (1996) The crystal structure of sabinaite, Na4Zr2TiO4(CO3)4 The Canadian Mineralogist 34 811-815 |  | 1996 | Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada | 0 | 293 |
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Geological Environment
Geological Setting:
Alkaline intrusives
Type Occurrence of Sabinaite
Synonyms of Sabinaite
Other Language Names for Sabinaite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 8 photos of Sabinaite associated with Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| 6 photos of Sabinaite associated with Siderite | FeCO3 |
| 4 photos of Sabinaite associated with Cryolite | Na2NaAlF6 |
| 4 photos of Sabinaite associated with Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| 3 photos of Sabinaite associated with Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 1 photo of Sabinaite associated with Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| 1 photo of Sabinaite associated with Petersenite-(Ce) | Na4(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)5 |
| 1 photo of Sabinaite associated with Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| 1 photo of Sabinaite associated with Horváthite-(Y) | NaY(CO3)F2 |
| 1 photo of Sabinaite associated with Leucophanite | NaCaBeSi2O6F |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping
| 5.BB.05 | Barentsite | Na7Al(HCO3)2(CO3)2F4 | Tric. |
| 5.BB.10 | Dawsonite | NaAlCO3(OH)2 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Imma |
| 5.BB.15 | Tunisite | NaCa2Al4(CO3)4(OH)8Cl | Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm |
Related Minerals - Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals Grouping
| 11.9.1 | Cerussite | PbCO3 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
| 11.9.2 | Hydrocerussite | Pb3(CO3)2(OH)2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
| 11.9.3 | Dundasite | PbAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
| 11.9.4 | Gysinite-(Nd) | PbNd(CO3)2(OH) · H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
| 11.9.5 | Schuilingite-(Nd) | PbCu(Nd,Gd,Sm,Y)(CO3)3(OH) · 1.5H2O | Orth. mm2 |
| 11.9.6 | Tuliokite | Na6BaTh(CO3)6 · 6H2O | Trig. |
| 11.9.7 | Weloganite | Na2Sr3Zr(CO3)6 · 3H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Sabinaite
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JAMBOR, J.L., STURMAN, B.D., and WEATHERLY, G.C. (1980) Sabinaite, a new hydrous zirconium bearing carbonate mineral from Montreal Island, Quebec. Canadian Mineralogist, 18, 25-29.
CHAO, G.Y., and GU, J. (1985) Sabinaite: a new occurence and new data. Canadian Mineralogist, 23, 17-19.
McDONALD, A.M. (1996) The crystal structure of sabinaite, Na4Zr2TiO4(CO3)4. Canadian Mineralogist, 34, 811-815.
TARASSOFF, P., HORVÁTH, L. and PFENNINGER-HORVÁTH, E. (2006) Famous mineral localities: the Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec. Mineralogical Record, 37, 5-60.
HORVÁTH, L., and GAULT, R.G. (1990) The mineralogy of Mont Saint Hilaire. Mineralogical Record, 21, 284 359.
Internet Links for Sabinaite
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Localities for Sabinaite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| GRICE, J.D. (1989) Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec: Canada's Most Diverse Mineral Locality. In: Famous mineral localities of Canada. Published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited & the National Museum of Natural Sciences, 190 pages: 100-108; 166-175.; HORVÁTH, L., GAULT, R.A. (1990) The mineralogy of Mont Saint-Hilaire. Mineralogical Record, 21, 281-359. |
| JAMBOR, J.L., STURMAN, B.D., WEATHERLY, G.C. (1980) Sabinaite, a new hydrous zirconium bearing carbonate mineral from Montreal Island, Quebec. Canadian Mineralogist, 18, 25-29.; GRICE, J.D. (1989) A Mineral Locality in Montreal City. In: Famous Mineral Localities of Canada. Published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited & the National Museum of Natural Sciences, 190 pages: 109-114; 176-178.; TARASSOFF, P., HORVÁTH, L., PFENNINGER-HORVÁTH, E. (2006) Famous mineral localities: the Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec. The Mineralogical Record, 37, 5-60. |
Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada