Ferrierite-Na
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Ferrierite-Na
Formula:
(Na,K)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2O
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3 - 3½
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1997 by Coombs et al., during a reorganization of zeolite species, for being sodium-dominant ferrierite. The root name is for Walter Frederick Ferrier [4 May 1865 Montréal, Québec, Canada – 15 November 1950 Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada], mineralogist, mining engineer, and geologist with the Geological Survey of Canada.
This page provides mineralogical data about Ferrierite-Na.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
6932
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6932:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
605465b5-0a45-45bb-b9a7-6373837aa742
IMA Classification of Ferrierite-Na
Approved
First published:
1985
Classification of Ferrierite-Na
9.GD.50
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
D : Chains of 6-membered rings – tabular zeolites
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
D : Chains of 6-membered rings – tabular zeolites
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 |
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Frr-Na | 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 Ferrierite-Na
Vitreous
Hardness:
3 - 3½ on Mohs scale
Optical Data of Ferrierite-Na
Type:
Biaxial (+/-)
RI values:
nα = 1.473 - 1.489 nβ = 1.474 - 1.489 nγ = 1.477 - 1.492
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.004
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:
weak
Chemistry of Ferrierite-Na
Mindat Formula:
(Na,K)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2O
Crystallography of Ferrierite-Na
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 18.886(9) Å, b = 14.182(6) Å, c = 7.470(5) Å
β = 90.0(1)°
β = 90.0(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.332 : 1 : 0.527
Unit Cell V:
2,000.77 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Space group P21/n; pseudo-orthorhombic. Data for specimen from Altoona, Washington.
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0000995 | Ferrierite-Na | Gramlich-Meier R, Gramlich V, Meier W M (1985) The crystal structure of the monoclinic variety of ferrierite American Mineralogist 70 619-623 | 1985 | Altoona, Washinton, USA | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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9.47 Å | (50) |
7.07 Å | (38) |
3.977 Å | (35) |
3.943 Å | (35) |
3.778 Å | (65) |
3.537 Å | (100) |
3.313 Å | (35) |
Comments:
Agoura, California, USA. The data are from Wise et al. (1969).
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust | >4.50 |
10 : Basalt-hosted zeolite minerals | |
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere | >4.45 |
16 : Low-𝑇 aqueous alteration of Hadean subaerial lithologies (see also #23) | |
Near-surface Processes | |
22 : Hydration and low-𝑇 subsurface aqueous alteration (see also #23) |
Type Occurrence of Ferrierite-Na
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
No designated type material.
Other Language Names for Ferrierite-Na
Russian:Феррьерит-Na
Relationship of Ferrierite-Na to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Ferrierite-K | (K,Na)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm |
Ferrierite-Mg | [Mg2(K,Na)2Ca0.5](Si29Al7)O72 · 18H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm |
Ferrierite-NH4 | (NH4,Mg0.5)5(Al5Si31O72) · 22H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
11 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Saponite | Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
8 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Mordenite | (Na2,Ca,K2)4(Al8Si40)O96 · 28H2O |
6 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Chalcedony | SiO2 |
6 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Siderite | FeCO3 |
4 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
4 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Dachiardite-Ca | (Ca,Na2,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2O |
3 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Clinoptilolite-Ca | Ca3(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
3 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Dachiardite-Na | (Na2,Ca,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2O |
2 photos of Ferrierite-Na associated with Chabazite-Ca | (Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O |
1 photo of Ferrierite-Na associated with Nontronite | Na0.3Fe2((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.GD.05 | Gmelinite-Ca | Ca2(Si8Al4O24] · 11H2O |
9.GD.05 | Gmelinite-K | K4(Si8Al4O24) · 11H2O |
9.GD.05 | Gmelinite-Na | Na4(Si8Al4O24] · 11H2O |
9.GD.10 | Willhendersonite | KCa[Al3Si3O12] · 5H2O |
9.GD.10 | Chabazite-Ca | (Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O |
9.GD.10 | Chabazite-K | (K2,Ca,Na2,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O |
9.GD.10 | Chabazite-Na | (Na2,K2,Ca,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O |
9.GD.10 | Chabazite-Sr | Sr2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O |
9.GD.10 | Chabazite-Mg | (Mg0.7K0.5Ca0.5Na0.1)[Al3Si9O24] · 10H2O |
9.GD.15 | Lévyne-Ca | (Ca,Na2,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2O |
9.GD.15 | Lévyne-Na | (Na2,Ca,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2O |
9.GD.20 | Bellbergite | (K,Ba,Sr)2Sr2Ca2(Ca,Na)4[Al3Si3O12]6 · 30H2O |
9.GD.20 | Erionite-Ca | (Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O |
9.GD.20 | Erionite-K | (K2,Ca,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O |
9.GD.20 | Erionite-Na | (Na2,K2,Ca)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2O |
9.GD.25 | Offretite | KCaMg(Si13Al5)O36 · 15H2O |
9.GD.25 | Wenkite | (Ba,K)4(Ca,Na)6[(Si,Al)20O39(OH)2](SO4)3 · 0.5H2O |
9.GD.30 | Faujasite-Ca | (Ca,Na2,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O |
9.GD.30 | Faujasite-Mg | (Mg,Na2,Ca)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O |
9.GD.30 | Faujasite-Na | (Na2,Ca,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2O |
9.GD.35 | Maricopaite | Pb7Ca2(Si,Al)48O100 · 32H2O |
9.GD.35 | Mordenite | (Na2,Ca,K2)4(Al8Si40)O96 · 28H2O |
9.GD.40 | Dachiardite-K | K4(Si20Al4O48) · 13H2O |
9.GD.40 | Dachiardite-Ca | (Ca,Na2,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2O |
9.GD.40 | Dachiardite-Na | (Na2,Ca,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2O |
9.GD.45 | Epistilbite | CaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2O |
9.GD.50 | Ferrierite-K | (K,Na)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2O |
9.GD.50 | Ferrierite-Mg | [Mg2(K,Na)2Ca0.5](Si29Al7)O72 · 18H2O |
9.GD.50 | Ferrierite-NH4 | (NH4,Mg0.5)5(Al5Si31O72) · 22H2O |
9.GD.55 | Bikitaite | LiAlSi2O6 · H2O |
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 Ferrierite-Na
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References for Ferrierite-Na
Reference List:
Coombs, Douglas S., Alberti, Alberto, Armbruster, Thomas, Artioli, Gilberto, Colella, Carmine, Galli, Ermanno, Grice, Joel D., Liebau, Friedrich, Mandarino, Joseph A., Minato, Hideo, Nickel, Ernest H., Passaglia, Elio, Peacor, Donald R., Quartieri, Simona, Rinaldi, Romano, Ross, Malcolm I., Sheppard, Richard A., Tillmanns, Ekkehart, Vezzalini, Giovanna (1997) Recommended nomenclature for zeolite minerals; report of the Subcommittee on Zeolites of the International Mineralogical Association, Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names. The Canadian Mineralogist, 35 (6) 1571-1606
Localities for Ferrierite-Na
Locality List
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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.
Bulgaria | |
| Encheva |
Czech Republic | |
| Svejkovský |
USA | |
| azminerals.com |
| azminerals.com |
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Rudy Tschernich Zeolite Collection | |
Vietnam | |
| "'Mario Lazzerini Denchi' Collection" |
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Unnamed Basalt quarry, Altoona, Wahkiakum County, Washington, USA