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Gmelinite-Ca

A valid IMA mineral species
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About Gmelinite-CaHide

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Christian Gottlob Gmelin
Formula:
Ca2(Si8Al4)O24 · 11H2O
Colour:
Colorless, white, pink
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
2.11
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named by David Brewster in 1825 in honor of the German mineralogist and chemist, Christian Gottlob Gmelin (1792-1860) of University of Tübingen, Germany. The suffix indicates the dominant extra-framework cation. In 1997, the name gmelinite (without suffix) was promoted from species to series and gmelinite-Ca was defined as one of several species.
This page provides mineralogical data about Gmelinite-Ca.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
6971
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6971:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
a0b2edbc-9972-4426-ba1f-56c84029d18d

IMA Classification of Gmelinite-CaHide

Classification of Gmelinite-CaHide

9.GD.05

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
D : Chains of 6-membered rings – tabular zeolites

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference
Gme-CaIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
GmeWhitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371

Physical Properties of Gmelinite-CaHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colorless, white, pink
Streak:
White
Hardness:
4½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
2.11(1) g/cm3 (Measured)    2.095 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Gmelinite-CaHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+/-)
RI values:
nω = 1.485(9) nε = 1.477(3)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.008
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate

Chemistry of Gmelinite-CaHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca2(Si8Al4)O24 · 11H2O

Crystallography of Gmelinite-CaHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) - Dihexagonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P63/mmc
Cell Parameters:
a = 13.800(5) Å, c = 9.964(5) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.722
Unit Cell V:
1,643.32 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0015870Gmelinite-CaSacerdoti M, Passaglia E, Carnevali R (1995) Structural refinements of Na-, K-, and Ca-exchanged gmelinites Zeolites 15 276-2811995San Giorgio perlena, Fara Vincentina, Vicenza, Italy0293
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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of Gmelinite-CaHide

Reference:
Coombs, D. S., Alberti, A., Armbruster, T., Artioli, G., Colella, C., Galli, E., Grice, J. D., Liebau, F., Mandarino, J. A., Minato, H., Nickel, E. H., Passaglia, E., Peacor, D. R., Quartieri, S., Rinaldi, R., Ross. M., Sheppard, R. A., Tillmanns, E., Vezzalini, G. (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, 1571-1606

Other Language Names for Gmelinite-CaHide

Simplified Chinese:钙菱沸石

Relationship of Gmelinite-Ca to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
Gmelinite-KK4(Si8Al4O24) · 11H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
Gmelinite-NaNa4(Si8Al4O24] · 11H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
12 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with CalciteCaCO3
9 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with Chabazite-Ca(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O
8 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with Chabazite
8 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
7 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with StelleriteCa4(Si28Al8)O72 · 28H2O
3 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with Phillipsite Subgroup
3 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with HarmotomeBa2(Si12Al4)O32 · 12H2O
2 photos of Gmelinite-Ca associated with PyriteFeS2
1 photo of Gmelinite-Ca associated with NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O
1 photo of Gmelinite-Ca associated with Smectite GroupA0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.GD.05Gmelinite-KK4(Si8Al4O24) · 11H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.05Gmelinite-NaNa4(Si8Al4O24] · 11H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.10WillhendersoniteKCa[Al3Si3O12] · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.GD.10Chabazite-Ca(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.GD.10Chabazite-K(K2,Ca,Na2,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.10Chabazite-Na(Na2,K2,Ca,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.GD.10Chabazite-SrSr2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.10Chabazite-Mg(Mg0.7K0.5Ca0.5Na0.1)[Al3Si9O24] · 10H2O Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.15Lévyne-Ca(Ca,Na2,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.15Lévyne-Na(Na2,Ca,K2)[Al2Si4O12] · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.GD.20Bellbergite(K,Ba,Sr)2Sr2Ca2(Ca,Na)4[Al3Si3O12]6 · 30H2OHex.
9.GD.20Erionite-Ca(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.20Erionite-K(K2,Ca,Na2)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.20Erionite-Na(Na2,K2,Ca)2[Al4Si14O36] · 15H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
9.GD.25OffretiteKCaMg(Si13Al5)O36 · 15H2OHex. 6 m2 : P6m2
9.GD.25Wenkite(Ba,K)4(Ca,Na)6[(Si,Al)20O39(OH)2](SO4)3 · 0.5H2OHex. 6 m2 : P62m
9.GD.30Faujasite-Ca(Ca,Na2,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
9.GD.30Faujasite-Mg(Mg,Na2,Ca)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
9.GD.30Faujasite-Na(Na2,Ca,Mg)3.5[Al7Si17O48] · 32H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
9.GD.35MaricopaitePb7Ca2(Si,Al)48O100 · 32H2OOrth.
9.GD.35Mordenite(Na2,Ca,K2)4(Al8Si40)O96 · 28H2OOrth.
9.GD.40Dachiardite-KK4(Si20Al4O48) · 13H2OMon.
9.GD.40Dachiardite-Ca(Ca,Na2,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GD.40Dachiardite-Na(Na2,Ca,K2)5Al10Si38O96 · 25H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.GD.45EpistilbiteCaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2OMon.
9.GD.50Ferrierite-K(K,Na)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm
9.GD.50Ferrierite-Mg[Mg2(K,Na)2Ca0.5](Si29Al7)O72 · 18H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
9.GD.50Ferrierite-Na(Na,K)5(Si31Al5)O72 · 18H2OMon. 2/m
9.GD.50Ferrierite-NH4(NH4,Mg0.5)5(Al5Si31O72) · 22H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Immm
9.GD.55BikitaiteLiAlSi2O6 · H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Electrical:
Piezoelectric
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for Gmelinite-CaHide

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Localities for Gmelinite-CaHide

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Locality ListHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • Tasmania
    • Break O'Day municipality
      • Blue Tier district
Ralph Bottrill
Canada
 
  • Nova Scotia
    • Kings Co.
Marsh (1867)
Tschernich (1992)
Cyprus
 
  • Larnaca District
Prüfer (2010)
    • Troulloi (Troulli)
Prüfer (2012)
Germany
 
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Altenkirchen
      • Daaden-Herdorf
        • Herdorf
          • Malscheid (Mahlscheid; Mahlscheiderkopf; Mahlscheider Kopf)
Klein (2011)
Hungary
 
  • Veszprém County
    • Tapolca District
      • Zalahaláp
Kónya-MÁFI +1 other reference
Italy
 
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Catania
Sicurella et al. (2010)
Sicurella et al. (2010)
  • Veneto
    • Verona Province
      • Montecchia di Crosara
Mattioli et al. (2008)
Martins da Pedra
Mattioli et al. (2008)
    • Vicenza Province
      • Arzignano
Franco Luca Bonino's collection
      • Marostica
        • Marsan
Luppi et al. (2007) +2 other references
      • Montecchio Maggiore
        • San Pietro
Neues Jahrb. Mineral. (1982) +1 other reference
Kazakhstan
 
  • Kostanay Region
    • Rudny
Joan Rosell - rosellminerals.com
Norway
 
  • Vestland
    • Bergen
      • Ytrebygda
Berntzen (2013)
    • Øygarden
      • Blomøy
Dalen (2011)
Berntzen (2013)
Russia
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
...
    • Lovozersky District
Yakovenchuk et al. (2010)
Yakovenchuk et al. (2011)
UK
 
  • Northern Ireland
    • Co. Antrim
      • Glenarm
S. Moreton
USA
 
  • Oregon
    • Malheur County
      • Lake Owyhee State Park
Staples et al. (1973)
 
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