Pericline
A variety of Albite
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About Pericline
Formula:
Na(AlSi3O8)
Name:
From the Greek περίκλινής [periklinis], meaning inclined in all directions.
A variety of albite occurring as milky-white, elongated (along the b-axis) crystals, generally in alpinotype clefts.
Interestingly, Breithaupt (1823) defines the morphology originally as tabular.
Interestingly, Breithaupt (1823) defines the morphology originally as tabular.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4518 (as Pericline)
96 (as Albite)
96 (as Albite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4518:2 (as Pericline)
mindat:1:1:96:9 (as Albite)
mindat:1:1:96:9 (as Albite)
Pronunciation of Pericline
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Pericline
Mindat Formula:
Na(AlSi3O8)
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Pericline
German:Periklin
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 104 photos of Pericline associated with Chlorite Group | |
| 80 photos of Pericline associated with Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
| 64 photos of Pericline associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 63 photos of Pericline associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 40 photos of Pericline associated with 'Adularia' | KAlSi3O8 |
| 34 photos of Pericline associated with 'Rock Crystal' | SiO2 |
| 34 photos of Pericline associated with Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| 34 photos of Pericline associated with Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
| 30 photos of Pericline associated with Rutile | TiO2 |
| 18 photos of Pericline associated with Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
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 Pericline
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-4518.html
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References for Pericline
Localities for Pericline
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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.
Grieswies-Schafkar, Grieswies - Krumlkeeskopf area, Rauris, Zell am See District, Salzburg, Austria