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Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada i
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Harbourville Group of Cliffs
Kings Co. County
Nova Scotia Province
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Kings Co.	County
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Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

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Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Celadonite

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

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Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Looking east

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Celadonite

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Pile of specimens

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Looking east

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

45° 9' 6'' North , 64° 48' 41'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

45.15167,-64.81139

GRN:

N31W33

Type:

Group of Cliffs

Age:

202 ± 1 Ma

Geologic Time:

Late/Upper Triassic

Reference for age:

Keppie, J.D. (2000) Geological Map of the Province of Nova Scotia. Map ME 2000-1, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Minerals and Energy Branch, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Köppen climate type:

Dfb : Warm-summer humid continental climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Berwick	2,271 (2008)	12.9km
Hayes Subdivision	1,121 (2019)	20.5km
Greenwood	6,915 (2015)	21.9km
Kentville	12,636 (2014)	26.1km
Middleton	1,680 (2014)	30.9km

Mindat Locality ID:

525

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:525:7

GUID (UUID V4):

Cliffs of basalt along the Bay of Fundy. Access is limited by the tides!

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Mineral List

7 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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ⓘ Basalt

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ 'Apophyllite Group'

Formula: AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O

Habit: Blocky xtls with bevelled corners

Colour: Green, white

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Habit: Often as slightly elongated rhombic crystals with modifying forms around the waist.

Colour: White

Fluorescence: Sometimes fluorescent

Description: Less common mineral. Late to form - found on top of heulandite and stilbite as isolated crystals or small groups of crystals. Crystals to a centimeter of two.

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

ⓘ Celadonite

Formula: K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂

Colour: Green

Description: No crystals. Lines pockets, adjacent to the basalt rock, and underlies the zeolites and other minerals.

References:

Ronnie Van Dommelen collection. Saint Mary's University EDS analysis.

ⓘ 'Heulandite Subgroup'

Formula: (Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O

Colour: Orange, pink, white

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc. 567pp.

ⓘ Laumontite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O

Habit: Usually in sprays, tufts, and large masses. Also as isolated prismatic crystals.

Colour: White, orange

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

ⓘ Mesolite

Formula: Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O

Description: Walker and Parsons (1922) note that specimens from this central part of the North Mountain, that visually may have been assumed to be natrolite, all turned out to be mesolite when analyzed.

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

ⓘ Mordenite

Formula: (Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O

References:

Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc. 567pp.

ⓘ Natrolite ?

Formula: Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst

Formula: SiO₂

Description: Pale purple amethyst on agate has been found over the years, sometimes in large pieces to about 25 cm across.

References:

Ronnie Van Dommelen

ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Traill, R. J. (1983) Catalogue of Canadian Minerals Revised 1980. Paper 80-18. Geological Survey of Canada

ⓘ 'Stilbite Subgroup'

Formula: M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O

Habit: Well formed isolated crystals are common, with well defined faces and sharp edges, coming to a point. It also sometimes forms hemispherical mounds or cigar-shaped aggregates.

Colour: Creamy white to white.

Description: Usually on heulandite, more rarely the heulandite forms on the stilbite.

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

ⓘ 'Thomsonite Subgroup'

Habit: Mounds of compact crystals.

Colour: White to creamy white

Description: An uncommon mineral, but some excellent specimens have been found.

References:

Ronnie Van Dommelen collection. Saint Mary's University EDS analysis.

Gallery:

CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂Oⓘ Laumontite

Laumontite, etc.

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Laumontite, etc.

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Laumontite, etc.

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Laumontite, etc.

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Laumontite, etc.

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Laumontite, etc.

Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Quartz var. Amethyst	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Chalcedony	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ		4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Celadonite	9.EC.15	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Mesolite	9.GA.05	Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O
ⓘ	Natrolite ?	9.GA.05	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Laumontite	9.GB.10	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
ⓘ	Mordenite	9.GD.35	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Apophyllite Group'	-	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
ⓘ	'Heulandite Subgroup'	-	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Stilbite Subgroup'	-	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Thomsonite Subgroup'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Apophyllite Group	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
H	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Mesolite	Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O
H	ⓘ Mordenite	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
H	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Apophyllite Group	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Mesolite	Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O
O	ⓘ Mordenite	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
O	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Na	ⓘ Mesolite	Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O
Na	ⓘ Mordenite	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
Na	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Al	ⓘ Mesolite	Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O
Al	ⓘ Mordenite	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
Al	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Al	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Apophyllite Group	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
Si	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Si	ⓘ Mesolite	Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O
Si	ⓘ Mordenite	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
Si	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
K	ⓘ Mordenite	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Mesolite	Na₂Ca₂Si₉Al₆O₃₀ · 8H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Mordenite	(Na₂,Ca,K₂)₄(Al₈Si₄₀)O₉₆ · 28H₂O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

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North America

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North America PlateTectonic Plate

Fundy basinBasin
Meguma DomainDomain
Meguma TerranePassive Margin

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References

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc. 567pp.

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Harbourville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada i
Regional Level Types
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Canada Country