Wernerite
A variety of 'Scapolite'
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About Wernerite
Abraham G. Werner
Name:
Named in 1800 by José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva (1763-1838) for Abraham Gottlob Werner. Werner's vital dates are September 25, 1749 (Wehrau, Prussian, Silesia) to June 30, 1817 (Dresden, Germany). He was professor of mining and mineralogy at the Freiberg Mining Academy. He was an influential teacher and his ideas shaped early geological thought, although they were largely abandoned by geologists in his lifetime. Original mineral was from Northo (Nødebro?) and Ulricha Mines (?), Arendal Iron Mines, Norway.
Scapolite Group. Obsolete name for an intermediate member which covers the Meionite:Marialite range from Me:Ma 3:1 to 1:2.
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Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Wernerite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4272 (as Wernerite)
8778 (as Scapolite)
8778 (as Scapolite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4272:3 (as Wernerite)
mindat:1:1:8778:6 (as Scapolite)
mindat:1:1:8778:6 (as Scapolite)
Similar Names
| Webnerite | A synonym of 'Andorite' |
IMA Classification of Wernerite
IMA status notes:
Rejected by the IMA
Pronunciation of Wernerite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Synonyms of Wernerite
Other Language Names for Wernerite
Simplified Chinese:钙钠柱石
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 15 photos of Wernerite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 10 photos of Wernerite associated with 'Scapolite' | |
| 8 photos of Wernerite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 7 photos of Wernerite associated with Afghanite | (Na,K)22Ca10(Si24Al24O96)(SO4)6Cl6 |
| 7 photos of Wernerite associated with Lazurite | Na7Ca(Al6Si6O24)(SO4)(S3) · H2O |
| 5 photos of Wernerite associated with Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| 4 photos of Wernerite associated with Scapolite Group | |
| 3 photos of Wernerite associated with Titanite | CaTiO(SiO4) |
| 2 photos of Wernerite associated with Tremolite | ◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Wernerite associated with Laumontite | CaAl2Si4O12 · 4H2O |
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 Wernerite
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Localities for Wernerite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Androtsabo, Tranomaro, Amboasary Sud District, Anosy, Madagascar