Szaibélyite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Szaibélyite
Formula:
MgBO2(OH)
Colour:
White to light yellow; colourless in transmitted light
Lustre:
Silky, Dull
Hardness:
3 - 3½
Specific Gravity:
2.62
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in 1861 by Karl Ferdinand Peters in honor of Stephen Szaibely (Sjájbely) (1777-1855), mine surveyor of Rézbánya, Hungary, now the Băiţa Mining District (Baita Bihor), Romania.
Type Locality:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3857
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3857:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
0c696e2e-d106-467b-9190-1f7b4f6c4b93
IMA Classification of Szaibélyite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1862
Classification of Szaibélyite
6.BA.15
6 : BORATES
B : Diborates
A : Neso-diborates with double triangles B2(O,OH)5; 2(2D); 2(2D) + OH, etc.
6 : BORATES
B : Diborates
A : Neso-diborates with double triangles B2(O,OH)5; 2(2D); 2(2D) + OH, etc.
25.2.1.2
25 : ANHYDROUS BORATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
2 : Diborates
25 : ANHYDROUS BORATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
2 : Diborates
9.2.4
9 : Borates
2 : Borates of Be and Mg
9 : Borates
2 : Borates of Be and Mg
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 |
---|---|---|
Sza | 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 Szaibélyite
Silky, Dull
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
White to light yellow; colourless in transmitted light
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3 - 3½ on Mohs scale
Fracture:
Fibrous
Density:
2.62 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of Szaibélyite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.530 - 1.670 nβ = 1.530 - 1.730 nγ = 1.550 - 1.740
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.020 - 0.070
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:
Moderate
Dispersion:
none
Optical Extinction:
Parallel extinction
Comments:
X ∥ elongation; Z ⊥ flattening.
Chemistry of Szaibélyite
Mindat Formula:
MgBO2(OH)
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Szaibélyite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 12.577(2) Å, b = 10.393(2) Å, c = 3.139(1) Å
β = 95.88(2)°
β = 95.88(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.21 : 1 : 0.302
Unit Cell V:
408.15 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Veinlets or masses with a felted or matted fibrous structure. Nodules, dense or chalky at times. Microscopically presents as minute laths or flattened fibers.
Twinning:
On {100}
Comment:
Non-standard setting P21/a; Fe-enriched variety (from Internatsional’naya kimberlite pipe): P21/c
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
6.27 Å | (100) |
2.664 Å | (70) |
2.089 Å | (65) |
2.207 Å | (58) |
2.441 Å | (50) |
3.04 Å | (41) |
2.548 Å | (37) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Near-surface Processes | |
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47) | |
25 : Evaporites (prebiotic) | |
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
31 : Thermally altered carbonate, phosphate, and iron formations |
Geological Setting:
Saline and borate deposits.
Magnesian skarns.
Magnesian skarns.
Type Occurrence of Szaibélyite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Nodular masses.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Loránd Eötvös University, Budapest, Hungary, E555.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Crystalline limestone
Reference:
Peters, K.F. (1862) Szajbélyit. Sitzungsberichte der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Classe der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften: 44: 143-148.
Synonyms of Szaibélyite
Other Language Names for Szaibélyite
Varieties of Szaibélyite
Hydroascharite | Unnecessary name for Saibelyite with extra water |
Relationship of Szaibélyite to other Species
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
29 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Ludwigite | Mg2Fe3+(BO3)O2 |
16 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
15 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
10 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Wightmanite | Mg5(BO3)O(OH)5 · 2H2O |
9 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
9 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Fluoborite | Mg3(BO3)(F,OH)3 |
6 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Borcarite | Ca4Mg(B4O6(OH)6)(CO3)2 |
6 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Lizardite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
5 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
5 photos of Szaibélyite associated with Dypingite | Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
6.BA.05 | Suanite | Mg2[B2O5] |
6.BA.10 | Clinokurchatovite | Ca(Mg,Fe2+,Mn2+)[B2O5] |
6.BA.10 | Kurchatovite | Ca(Mg,Mn2+)[B2O5] |
6.BA.15 | Sussexite | Mn2+BO2(OH) |
6.BA.20 | Wiserite | (Mn2+,Mg)14(B2O5)4(OH)8 · (Si,Mg)(O,OH)4Cl |
Fluorescence of Szaibélyite
None.
Other Information
IR Spectrum:
Kebirnin'ya creek material [cm-1]: 3690w, 3560, 2975w, 2900w, 2760w, 2620sh, 2560w, 2495, 2030w, 1925, 1825w, 1465s, 1405sh, 1388s, 1274s, 1245s, 1223s, 1014, 981, 923, 841, 703s, 679, 623s, 563, 533, 508, 486, 440s, 400s
Notes:
Slowly soluble in acids.
An alteration product of Colemanite, Inyoite, and Hydroboracite (Inder deposits).
An alteration product of Colemanite, Inyoite, and Hydroboracite (Inder deposits).
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 Szaibélyite
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References for Szaibélyite
Reference List:
Eakle, Arthur S. (1925) Camsellite from California. American Mineralogist, 10 (4) 100-102 (also see Schaller, 1942)
Roulston, B. V., Waugh, D. C. E. (1981) A borate mineral assemblage from Penobsquis and Salt Springs evaporite deposits of southern New Brunswick. The Canadian Mineralogist, 19 (2) 291-301
Chukanov, Nikita V. (2014) Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy - Infrared spectra of mineral species. Springer Netherlands. doi:10.1007/978-94-007-7128-4
Localities for Szaibélyite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Bottrill et al. (2008) |
Bottrill et al. (2008) | |
| Ralph Bottrill unpublished data 2019 |
| Bottrill et al. (2008) |
Belarus | |
| USGS MRDS database potash: ... |
Canada | |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
| Grice et al. (2002) |
| Grice et al. (2005) |
| 162-165. +1 other reference |
| Sabina (1986) |
China | |
| Zhao et al. (2022) |
| Zhao et al. (1999) |
| Wang (1983) +1 other reference |
| Zhenhai Wang (2000) |
| Chang Zhaoshan and Feng Zhongyan (1996) +1 other reference |
| Rongwen Zhou and Zhishun Chen (1991) |
Yang Guangming et al. (1985) | |
Rongwen Zhou and Zaixi Li (1992) | |
| Fushun Li et al. (2012) |
| Kamitani et al. (2007) |
| www.portergeo.com.au (2007) +1 other reference |
Zhaobin Su and Shaoying Jiang (1984) | |
| Matsuda (1969) |
| Rongge Xiao et al. (2003) +4 other references |
Kamitani et al. (2007) | |
| Guyue Hu et al. (2014) |
Xie Hongyuan et al. (1998) | |
Jingdang Liu et al. (2005) +1 other reference | |
Rongge Xiao et al. (2003) | |
| Rongge Xiao et al. (2003) +2 other references |
| Qian Yang (1989) |
| Zhou et al. (2001) |
| Shilu Zhang (1986) |
Czech Republic | |
| Bohuslav Burev collection |
France | |
| Goujou et al. (2000) +1 other reference |
Germany | |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Weiss: "Mineralienfundstellen et al. (Munich) |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
| |
| Lapis (10) |
| Wittern (2001) |
Greece | |
| |
Italy | |
| Bedognè +2 other references |
| Bedognè et al. (2006) |
| Campostrini (2001) |
Japan | |
| Minakawa (1977) |
| 上原誠一郎. (1987) |
| Dr. Yohachiro Okamoto collection (curated at Geological Survey museum, Japan) +1 other reference |
| Kato et al. (2006) |
Kazakhstan | |
| ERCOSPAN (2011) |
| - (1993) +1 other reference |
Pekov (1998) +1 other reference | |
Morocco | |
| S. Weiß: Lapis 31 (7/8) |
North Korea | |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
Norway | |
| Jøsang (1966) |
Neumann (1985) | |
Raade et al. (1975) | |
Poland | |
| Fijał J. 1970: On the occurence of ... +1 other reference |
Romania (TL) | |
| Palache et al. (1951) +4 other references |
Shimizu et al. (1998) | |
Ş +1 other reference | |
Marincea et al. (2023) | |
| new data and review. The Canadian Mineralogist (6) +2 other references |
| Stefan Marincea et al. (2018) |
Stefan Marincea et al. (2018) | |
Russia | |
| Pekov (1998) |
| Varlakov (1962) |
| Mazurov et al. (2007) |
| Galuskina et al. (2008) |
| Aleksandrov et al. (2009) +1 other reference |
American Mineralogist 42:582-583 +1 other reference | |
| USGS Open File Report 2005-1252 p23 +2 other references |
| maurice.strahlen.org (2004) +2 other references |
| Galuskina et al. (2008) |
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) | |
| Chukanov (2014) |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
| Kovalev et al. (2019) |
Slovakia | |
| Vladimír Bilohuščin (2016) +1 other reference |
| Koděra (1986) |
Spain | |
| Torres Ruiz (1993) +1 other reference |
Sweden | |
| www.k1q.net (n.d.) |
| Gatedal (2003) |
| Kjell Gatedal collection and ... |
| Appel et al. (1999) |
| Ersson (2021) |
UK | |
| Smith et al. (2014) |
| Smith et al. (2014) |
Smith et al. (2014) | |
| |
| Livingstone (2002) |
USA | |
| Rocks & Min.: 64:472. |
| Pelletier |
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 237. +4 other references | |
| [micromounts@yahoogroups.com] |
| McNamara (Mineral Lore) |
| Rocks & Minerals: 58: 108. +1 other reference |
| AmMin 10:137 |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
Rocks & Minerals | |
American Mineralogist 10:137-139 +1 other reference | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Steven Kuitems +1 other reference |
| RRUFF project +2 other references |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Omer B. Raup and Beth M. Madsen (1986) |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Woodford et al. (2001) |
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