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Shabynite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About ShabyniteHide

Formula:
Mg5(BO3)(OH)5(Cl,OH)2 · 4H2O
Colour:
Snow-white
Lustre:
Silky
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
2.32
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after Leonid Ivanovich Shabynin (Леонид Иванович Шабынин) (1909-1905). He is a geologist who worked for IGEM and did research on skarn deposits, such as shabynite's type locality.
This page provides mineralogical data about Shabynite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3627
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3627:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
06344055-73f6-4fb8-82c8-4cad4042c50a

IMA Classification of ShabyniteHide

Classification of ShabyniteHide

6.AB.55

6 : BORATES
A : Monoborates
B : BO3, with additional anions; 1(D) + OH, etc.
26.1.3.1

26 : HYDRATED BORATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : Monoborates
10.1.7

10 : Borates with other anions
1 : Borates with halide

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of ShabyniteHide

Silky
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Snow-white
Streak:
White
Hardness:
Tenacity:
Elastic
Fracture:
Fibrous
Density:
2.32 g/cm3 (Measured)    

Optical Data of ShabyniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.543(2) nβ = 1.571(3) nγ = 1.577(2)
2V:
Measured: 49° , Calculated: 48°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.034
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
weak
Optical Extinction:
Parallel
Comments:
X parallel to elongation

Chemistry of ShabyniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Mg5(BO3)(OH)5(Cl,OH)2 · 4H2O

Crystallography of ShabyniteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Comment:
Monoclinic (?). Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d. Z = n.d.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
9.27 Å(100)
5.47 Å(60)
4.21 Å(50)
3.69 Å(70b)
2.439 Å(80)
2.377 Å(60)
1.798 Å(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47)

Type Occurrence of ShabyniteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Fine fibrous, in veinlets, to 1 cm thick.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1225/1.
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 80672.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 160483.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Brecciated dolomitic marble skarn deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Pertsev, N.N., Malinko, S.V., Vakhrushev, V.A., Fitsev, B.P., Sokolova, E.V., Nikitina, I.B. (1980) Shabynite, a new hydrated borate-chloride of magnesium. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 109(5): 569-573.

Synonyms of ShabyniteHide

Other Language Names for ShabyniteHide

German:Shabynit
Spanish:Shabynita

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

6.AB.Rhabdoborite-(Mo)Mg12Mo6+1.33O6(BO3)6F2Hex. 6 : P63
6.AB.ChubaroviteKZn2(BO3)Cl2Trig. 3 2 : R3 2
6.AB.SavelievaiteMg2Cr3+O2(BO3)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.05HambergiteBe2(BO3)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
6.AB.10BerboriteBe2(BO3)(OH,F) · H2OTrig.
6.AB.15JeremejeviteAl6(BO3)5(F,OH)3Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.20Warwickite(Mg,Ti,Fe,Al)2O(BO3)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
6.AB.20YuanfuliiteMg(Fe3+,Al)O(BO3)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
6.AB.25Karlite(Mg,Al)6.5(BO3)3(OH)4(◻,Cl)0.5Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 2
6.AB.30Azoproite(Mg,Fe2+)2(Fe3+,Ti,Mg)(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30BonaccorditeNi2Fe3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30FredrikssoniteMg2(Mn3+,Fe3+)(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30LudwigiteMg2Fe3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30VonseniteFe2+2Fe3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30MarinaiteCu2Fe3+O2(BO3)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
6.AB.35Pinakiolite(Mg,Mn2+)2Mn3+(BO3)O2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
6.AB.35FolvikiteSb5+Mn3+(Mg,Mn2+)10O8(BO3)4Mon. 2 : P2
6.AB.40BlatteriteSb5+3(Mn3+,Fe3+)9(Mn2+,Mg)35(BO3)16O32Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
6.AB.40ChestermaniteMg2(Fe3+,Mn3+,Al,Sb3+)(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
6.AB.40Orthopinakiolite(Mg,Mn2+)2Mn3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
6.AB.40Takéuchiite(Mg,Mn2+)2(Mn3+,Fe3+)(BO3)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
6.AB.45Hulsite(Fe2+,Mg)2(Fe3+,Sn)(BO3)O2Mon. 2/m : P2/m
6.AB.45Magnesiohulsite(Mg,Fe2+)2(Fe3+,Sn,Mg)(BO3)O2Mon. 2/m : P2/m
6.AB.45Aluminomagnesiohulsite(Mg,Fe2+)2(Al,Mg,Sn)(BO3)O2Mon. 2/m : P2/m
6.AB.50FluoboriteMg3(BO3)(F,OH)3Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.50HydroxylboriteMg3(BO3)(OH)3Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.55WightmaniteMg5(BO3)O(OH)5 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
6.AB.60GaudefroyiteCa4Mn3+2-3(BO3)3(CO3)(O,OH)3Hex.
6.AB.65SakhaiteCa48Mg16(BO3)32(CO3)16 · 2(H2O,HCl)Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
6.AB.70HarkeriteCa48Mg16[AlSi4O15(OH)]4(BO3)16(CO3)16 · 2(H2O,HCl)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
6.AB.75Pertsevite-(F)Mg2(BO3)(F,OH)Orth. mm2 : Pna21
6.AB.75Pertsevite-(OH)Mg2(BO3)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
6.AB.80JacquesdietrichiteCu2(H2BO3)(OH)3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmna
6.AB.85PainiteCaZrAl9(BO3)O15Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.85Rhabdoborite-(V)Mg12(V5+,Mo6+,W6+)1.5O6{[BO3]6-x[(P,As)O4]xF2-x} (x < 1)Hex. 6 : P63
6.AB.85Rhabdoborite-(W)Mg12(W6+,V5+)1.5O6{[BO3]6-x[(P,As)O4]xF2-x} Hex. 6 : P63
6.AB.90Mengxianminite(Ca,Na)2Sn2(Mg,Fe)3Al8[(BO3)(BeO4)O6]2Orth. mm2 : Fdd2

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Readily dissolved by acids
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 ShabyniteHide

References for ShabyniteHide

Reference List:

Localities for ShabyniteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

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)
 
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Nizhneilimsky District
      • Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky
 
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