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Lovozerite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About LovozeriteHide

Formula:
Na2Ca(Zr,Ti)(Si6O12)[(OH)4O2] · H2O
Originally assumed to be Na3CaZrSi6O15(OH)3.
Colour:
Red-brown, dark brown, black
Lustre:
Vitreous, Resinous, Dull
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.38 - 2.71
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
After the type locality at the Upper El'maraiok (Elemaraik) River, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2445
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2445:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
df62f0a6-fef4-4824-a7c2-a4b30d0b7e6f

IMA Classification of LovozeriteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Na3CaZrSi6O15(OH)3

Classification of LovozeriteHide

9.CJ.15a

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
J : [Si6O18]12- 6-membered single rings (sechser-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
61.1.2a.1

61 : CYCLOSILICATES Six-Membered Rings
1 : Six-Membered Rings with [Si6O18] rings; possible (OH) and Al substitution
14.10.26

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
10 : Silicates of Zr or Hf

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of LovozeriteHide

Vitreous, Resinous, Dull
Transparency:
Transparent, Opaque
Colour:
Red-brown, dark brown, black
Streak:
brown
Hardness:
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
Two directions, imperfect
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal
Density:
2.38 - 2.71 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.69 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of LovozeriteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.561 nε = 1.549
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.012
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
yellowish to pinkish.
Comments:
Uniaxial (-) to biaxial (-). ω = 1.561 Δ = 1.549 α = 1.545 ÎČ = 1.560 Îł = 1.561

Chemistry of LovozeriteHide

Mindat Formula:
Na2Ca(Zr,Ti)(Si6O12)[(OH)4O2] · H2O

Originally assumed to be Na3CaZrSi6O15(OH)3.
Common Impurities:
Al,Fe,Th,Mn,Mg,Sr,K,H2O

Crystallography of LovozeriteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.18(1) Å, c = 13.13(2) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.29
Unit Cell V:
1,178.40 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
Twinning:
Polysynthetic and penetration, common

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0012374LovozeriteYamnova N A, Egorov-Tismenko Y K, Pekov I V (2001) Refined crystal structure of lovozerite Na2CaZr[Si6O12(OH,O)6]*H2O Crystallography Reports 46 937-9412001Kola Peninsula, Russia0293
0015541LovozeriteIlyukhin V V, Belov N V (1960) Derivation of the structure of lovozerite from sections of the three-dimensional Patterson function Soviet Physics Crystallography 5 186-19819600293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.21 Å(100)
5.37 Å(80)
3.64 Å(70)
3.32 Å(70)
7.33 Å(50)
2.969 Å(50)
2.635 Å(50)

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 LovozeriteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
pseudododecahedral crystals, to 3 mm
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 42701.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
GERASIMOVSKII, V.I. (1939) Lovozerite a new mineral. Doklady Akademii Nauk SSSR, 25, 753-756.

Synonyms of LovozeriteHide

Other Language Names for LovozeriteHide

Relationship of Lovozerite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
CombeiteNa4.5Ca3.5Si6O17.5(OH)0.5Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
KapustiniteNa6ZrSi6O16(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
KazakoviteNa6Mn2+Ti(Si6O18)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
LitvinskiteNa2(◻,Na,Mn)ZrSi6O12(OH,O)6Mon. m : Bm
TisinaliteNa3H3(Mn,Ca,Fe)TiSi6(O,OH)18 · 2H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m)
TownenditeNa8ZrSi6O18Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
ZirsinaliteNa6(Ca,Mn2+,Fe2+)Zr(Si6O18)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
8 photos of Lovozerite associated with AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
4 photos of Lovozerite associated with EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
2 photos of Lovozerite associated with ParalomonosoviteNa6◻4Ti4(Si2O7)2[PO3OH][PO2(OH)2]O2(OF)
2 photos of Lovozerite associated with Lamprophyllite(Na,Mn2+)3(Sr,Na)2(Ti,Fe3+)3(Si2O7)2O2(OH,O,F)2
2 photos of Lovozerite associated with YofortieriteMn2+Mn2+2Mn2+2◻2Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2O
2 photos of Lovozerite associated with Rinkite-(Ce)(Ca3Ce)Na(NaCa)Ti(Si2O7)2(OF)F2
1 photo of Lovozerite associated with RaiteMn2+Mn2+2Na2(◻1.75Ti0.25)Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · Na(H2O)6

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.BeryllosachanbiƄskiite-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.15cKoashviteNa6(Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)Si6O18 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
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 LovozeriteHide

References for LovozeriteHide

Localities for LovozeriteHide

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.
Canada
 
  • QuĂ©bec
    • MontĂ©rĂ©gie
      • La VallĂ©e-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
166-175. +2 other references
    • MontrĂ©al
      • Mont Royal
Chao et al. (1997)
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
Petersen (2001) +1 other reference
      • Kangerluarsuk Fjord
SĂžrensen et al. (2001)
Romania
 
  • Harghita County
Hirtopanu (2006)
Russia
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Khibiny Massif
      • Eveslogchorr Mt
Arzamastsev et al. (2008)
      • Koashva Mt
Kapustin et al. (1975) +2 other references
Pekov et al. (2004)
      • Rasvumchorr Mt
        • Rasvumchorr Mine
[World of Stones 95:5-6 +1 other reference
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) +2 other references
Mikhailova et al. (2023)
Mokrushina et al. (2023)
    • Lovozersky District
Pekov (1998) +1 other reference
Pekov (1998)
Pakhomovsky et al. (2014) +1 other reference
        • Second Eastern Stream
Pekov (2000)
[World of Stones 95:5-6 +2 other references
Pekov (1998)
Pekov (1998)
Pekov (1998)
Pekov (1998)
Pekov (1998)
Pekov (1998)
Sweden
 
  • Jönköping County
    • Jönköping
      • GrĂ€nna
Geochemistry International 19
USA
 
  • New Mexico
    • Otero County
      • Cornudas Mountains
Dr. W. Stoll (private communication 2001 & 2004)
 
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