Sinoite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Sinoite
Formula:
Si2N2O
Colour:
Colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Specific Gravity:
2.80 - 2.85
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
The name reflects its composition: silicon (Si), nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O).
This page provides mineralogical data about Sinoite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3676
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3676:0
Similar Names
| Cenite | A synonym of Kainite | |
| Kinoite | A valid IMA mineral species | Ca2Cu2(H2O)2[Si3O10] |
| Sainit | A synonym of Polydymite | |
| Sannaite | A rock classification type | |
| Senaite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Pb(Mn,Y,U)(Fe,Zn)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38 |
| Suanite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Mg2[B2O5] |
| Suenoite | A valid IMA mineral species | ◻Mn22+Mg5Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Sínít | A synonym of 'Syenite' | |
| Zonite | A rock subtype |
IMA Classification of Sinoite
Approved
First published:
1964
Classification of Sinoite
1.DB.10
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
D : Nonmetallic Carbides and Nitrides
B : Nonmetallic nitrides
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
D : Nonmetallic Carbides and Nitrides
B : Nonmetallic nitrides
Dana 7th ed.:
1.3.8.1
1.3.9.1
1 : NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS
3 : Semi-metals and non-metals
1 : NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS
3 : Semi-metals and non-metals
2.2
2 : Carbides, Nitrides, Silicides and Phosphides
2 : Carbides, Nitrides, Silicides and Phosphides
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 for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Sno | 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 Sinoite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless
Density:
2.80 - 2.85 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.84 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Sinoite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.740 nβ = 1.855 nγ = 1.855
Birefringence:
High; a distinguishing feature in thin section.
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.115
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v moderate
Colour in reflected light:
Light gray
Chemistry of Sinoite
Mindat Formula:
Si2N2O
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Sinoite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mm2 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
Cmc21
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.843(5) Å, b = 5.473(5) Å, c = 4.835(5) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.616 : 1 : 0.883
Unit Cell V:
234.00 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0011899 | Sinoite | Idrestedt I, Brosset C (1964) Structure of Si2N2O Acta Chemica Scandinavica 18 1879-1886 | 1964 | synthetic | 0 | 293 | |
| 0014335 | Sinoite | Baraton M, Billy M, Labbe J, Quintard P, Roult G (1988) L'Oxynitrure de Silicium : Si2 N2 O II. Evolution Structurale et Endommagement par Irradiation aux Neutrons Rapides _cod_database_code 1001786 Materials Research Bulletin 23 1087-1099 | 1988 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0014334 | Sinoite | Baraton M, Billy M, Labbe J, Quintard P, Roult G (1988) L'Oxynitrure de Silicium : Si2 N2 O II. Evolution Structurale et Endommagement par Irradiation aux Neutrons Rapides _cod_database_code 1001785 Materials Research Bulletin 23 1087-1099 | 1988 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0014289 | Sinoite | Billy M, Labbe J, Selvaraj A, Roult G (1980) Modifications structurales de l'oxynitrure de silicium sous contraintes thermiques _cod_database_code 1001781 Materials Research Bulletin 15 1207-1213 | 1980 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0014288 | Sinoite | Billy M, Labbe J, Selvaraj A, Roult G (1980) Modifications structurales de l'oxynitrure de silicium sous contraintes thermiques _cod_database_code 1001780 Materials Research Bulletin 15 1207-1213 | 1980 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.43 Å | (10) |
| 3.36 Å | (10) |
| 4.66 Å | (8) |
| 2.61 Å | (5) |
| 2.42 Å | (5) |
| 2.39 Å | (4) |
| 4.13 Å | (3) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Primary nebular phases | 4.567-4.561 |
| 4 : Primary chondrule phases | 4.566–4.561 |
| Stage 2: Planetesimal differentiation and alteration | 4.566-4.550 |
| 5 : Primary asteroid phases | 4.566–4.560 |
Type Occurrence of Sinoite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Irregular grains and occasional lath-like crystals up to 0.2 mm long, the individual grains frequently being aggregated into larger patches.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, USA, 3954.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Enstatite chondrite meteorite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Other Language Names for Sinoite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 1.DB.05 | Nierite | Si3N4 |
Other Information
Notes:
Bright greenish yellow cathodoluminescence.
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 Sinoite
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References for Sinoite
Reference List:
Andersen, C. A., Keil, K., Mason, B. (1964) Silicon Oxynitride: A Meteoritic Mineral. Science, 146 (3641). 256-257 doi:10.1126/science.146.3641.256
Idrestedt, Ingvar, Brosset, Cyrill, Ledaal, Tore, Seip, Hans M. (1964) Structure of Si2N2O. Acta Chemica Scandinavica, 18. 1879-1886 doi:10.3891/acta.chem.scand.18-1879
BROSSET, CYRILL, IDRESTEDT, INGVAR (1964) Crystal Structure of Silicon Oxynitride, Si2N2O. Nature, 201 (4925). 1211 doi:10.1038/2011211a0
Andersen, C. A., Keil, K., Mason, B. (1964) Silicon Oxynitride: A Meteoritic Mineral. Science, 146 (3641). 256-257 doi:10.1126/science.146.3641.256
KEIL, KLAUS, ANDERSEN, CHRISTIAN A. (1965) Occurrences of Sinoite, Si2N2O, in Meteorites. Nature, 207 (4998). 745 doi:10.1038/207745a0
Keil, Klaus, Andersen, Christian A (1965) Electron microprobe study of the Jajh deh Kot Lalu enstatite chondrite. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 29 (6) 621-632 doi:10.1016/0016-7037(65)90059-1
Srinivasa, S. R., Cartz, L., Jorgensen, J. D., Worlton, T. G., Beyerlein, R. A., Billy, M. (1977) High-pressure neutron diffraction study of Si2N2O. Journal of Applied Crystallography, 10 (3) 167-171 doi:10.1107/s002188987701317x
Mirgorodsky, A P, Baraton, M I, Quintard, P (1989) Lattice dynamics of silicon oxynitride, Si2N2O: vibrational spectrum, elastic and piezoelectric properties. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 1 (50). 10053-10066 doi:10.1088/0953-8984/1/50/008
Sjöberg, J., Helgesson, G., Idrestedt, I. (1991) Refinement of the structure of Si2N2O. Acta Crystallographica Section C Crystal Structure Communications, 47 (11) 2438-2441 doi:10.1107/s0108270191006236
Li, Ya-Li; Zheng, Fen; Liang, Yong; Ma, Xian-Feng; Cui, Suo-Jing; Ishigaki, Takamasa (2001) Reaction and Formation of Crystalline Silicon Oxynitride in Si-O-N Systems under Solid High Pressure. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 84 (4). 875-877 doi:10.1111/j.1151-2916.2001.tb00757.x
Kroll, Peter, Milko, Matus (2003) Theoretical Investigation of the Solid State Reaction of Silicon Nitride and Silicon Dioxide forming Silicon Oxynitride (Si2N2O) under Pressure. Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, 629. 1737-1750 doi:10.1002/zaac.200300122
Bischoff, Addi, Grund, Thorsten, Jording, Thomas, Heying, Birgit, Hoffmann, Rolf-Dieter, Rodewald, Ute C., Pöttgen, Rainer (2005) First Refinement of the Sinoite Structure of a Natural Crystal from the Neuschwanstein (EL6) Meteorite. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B, 60. 1231-1234 doi:10.1515/znb-2005-1203
Localities for Sinoite
Showing 12 localities.
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(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica | |
| Meteorological Bulletin |
| FOGEL (1997) |
Australia | |
| Buseck et al. (1972) |
Belarus | |
| Levitskiy et al. (2018, July) |
Estonia | |
| KEIL et al. (1965) +2 other references |
Finland | |
| KEIL et al. (1965) +1 other reference |
Germany | |
| Russell et al. (2003) +1 other reference |
Pakistan (TL) | |
| Andersen et al. (1964) +1 other reference |
Poland | |
| Przylibski et al. (2005) +2 other references |
Sudan | |
| El Goresy et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
Tanzania | |
| KEIL et al. (1965) |
USA | |
| Mészárosová (2018) |
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Pillistfer meteorite, Pillistfer, Viljandi County, Estonia