Lisetite
A valid IMA mineral species
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Formula:
CaNa2Al4Si4O16
Colour:
Colorless
Specific Gravity:
2.73 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named after the type locality.
Type Locality:
Tectosilicate with a crystal structure related to that of feldspars (e.g. banalsite). Forms at high pressures.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2414
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2414:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a811c316-4c9d-4963-9900-1a2251b1afd4
IMA Classification of Lisetite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Na2CaAl4(SiO4)4
Approval year:
1985
First published:
1986
Classification of Lisetite
9.FA.55
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
F : Tektosilicates without zeolitic H2O
A : Tektosilicates without additional non-tetrahedral anions
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
F : Tektosilicates without zeolitic H2O
A : Tektosilicates without additional non-tetrahedral anions
76.1.6.3
76 : TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework
1 : Al-Si Framework with Al-Si frameworks
76 : TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework
1 : Al-Si Framework with Al-Si frameworks
16.10.2
16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
10 : Aluminosilicates of Ca and alkalis
16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
10 : Aluminosilicates of Ca and alkalis
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 |
---|---|---|
Lis | 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 Lisetite
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colorless
Density:
2.73 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Lisetite
Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
nα = 1.560 nγ = 1.570
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.010
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
Chemistry of Lisetite
Mindat Formula:
CaNa2Al4Si4O16
Common Impurities:
Ti,Fe,Mn,Ni,Mg,K
Crystallography of Lisetite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mm2 - Pyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.260(1) Å, b = 17.086(1) Å, c = 9.654(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.483 : 1 : 0.565
Unit Cell V:
1362.5 ų
Z:
4
Comment:
Spacegroup: Pbc21
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0001051 | Lisetite | Rossi G, Oberti R, Smith D C (1986) Crystal structure of lisetite, CaNa2Al4Si4O16 American Mineralogist 71 1378-1383 | 1986 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.198 Å | (100) |
4.162 Å | (44) |
3.468 Å | (36) |
3.534 Å | (31) |
2.954 Å | (31) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics | <3.5-2.5 |
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies) |
Type Occurrence of Lisetite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Observed in thin sections often grouped in clusters as part of lathlike structures.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
In the Museum of the Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Universitá di Pavia, Italy.
Empirical Formula of Type Material:
Ca0.993Na1.961Al3.993Si4.019O16
Chemical Analysis of Type Material:
SiO2 | 43.09 % |
---|---|
TiO2 | 0.02 % |
Al2O3 | 36.33 % |
FeO | 0.12 % |
MnO | 0.01 % |
MgO | 0.01 % |
NiO | 0.03 % |
CaO | 9.80 % |
Na2O | 10.84 % |
K2O | 0.01 % |
Total: | 100.26 % |
Geological Setting of Type Material:
A strongly retrograded clinopyroxene-rich layers in the Liset eclogite pod.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Smith, D.C., Kechid, S-A. and Rossi, G. (1986) Occurence and properties of lisetite, CaNa2Al4Si4O16, a new tectosilicate in the system Ca-Na-Al-Si-O. American Mineralogist: 71: 1372-1377.
Synonyms of Lisetite
Other Language Names for Lisetite
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.FA. | Hexacelsian | BaAl2Si2O8 |
9.FA. | Wodegongjieite | KCa3(Al7Si9)O32 |
9.FA.05 | Kaliophilite | KAlSiO4 |
9.FA.05 | Kalsilite | KAlSiO4 |
9.FA.05 | Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
9.FA.05 | Panunzite | (K,Na)AlSiO4 |
9.FA.05 | Trikalsilite | K2NaAl3(SiO4)3 |
9.FA.05 | Yoshiokaite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)O4] |
9.FA.05 | Carnegieite | NaAlSiO4 |
9.FA.05 va | Germanate-nepheline | (Na,K)AlGeO4 |
9.FA.05 | Megakalsilite | KAlSiO4 |
9.FA.05 | Trinepheline | NaAlSiO4 |
9.FA.05 | Davidsmithite | (Ca,◻)2Na6Al8Si8O32 |
9.FA.10 | Malinkoite | NaBSiO4 |
9.FA.15 | Virgilite | LiAlSi2O6 |
9.FA.25 | Lisitsynite | KBSi2O6 |
9.FA.30 | Buddingtonite | (NH4)(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.30 | Celsian | Ba(Al2Si2O8) |
9.FA.30 | Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.30 | Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.30 | Sanidine | K(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.30 | Rubicline | Rb(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.30 va | Germanate-celsian | BaAl2Ge2O8 |
9.FA.30 | Monalbite | NaAlSi3O8 |
9.FA.30 | Ferrisanidine | K[Fe3+Si3O8] |
9.FA.35 | Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.35 | Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
9.FA.35 | Reedmergnerite | NaBSi3O8 |
9.FA.40 | Paracelsian | Ba(Al2Si2O8) |
9.FA.45 | Svyatoslavite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
9.FA.45 | Kumdykolite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.50 | Slawsonite | Sr(Al2Si2O8) |
9.FA.60 | Banalsite | Na2BaAl4Si4O16 |
9.FA.60 | Stronalsite | Na2SrAl4Si4O16 |
9.FA.65 | Danburite | CaB2Si2O8 |
9.FA.65 | Maleevite | BaB2Si2O8 |
9.FA.65 | Pekovite | SrB2Si2O8 |
9.FA.70 | Stöfflerite | CaAl2Si2O8 |
9.FA.70 | Lingunite | (Na,Ca)AlSi3O8 |
9.FA.70 | Liebermannite | KAlSi3O8 |
9.FA.75 | Kokchetavite | K(AlSi3O8) |
9.FA.75 | Pfaffenbergite | KNa3(Al4Si12)O32 |
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.
Internet Links for Lisetite
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References for Lisetite
Reference List:
Smith, David C., Kechid, Sid-Ali, Rossi, Giuseppe (1986) Occurrence and properties of lisetite, CaNa2Al4Si4O16, a new tectosilicate in the system Ca-Na-Al-Si-O. American Mineralogist, 71 (11-12) 1372-1377
Localities for Lisetite
Locality List
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- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
Norway (TL) | |
| Smith et al. (1986) |
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Liset eclogite pod, Liset, Selje, Stad, Vestland, Norway