Yusupovite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Yusupovite
Formula:
Na2Zr(Si6O15) · 2.5H2O
Colour:
colorless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.69
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in honor of Rustam Gumirovich Yusupov (born 1935), a prominent Uzbek mineralogist and a curator at the Geological Museum, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Dimorph of:
A monoclinic dimorph of elpidite (orthorhombic). Chemically similar to terskite, catapleiite, gaidonnayite, hilairite, keldyshite, natrolemoynite, tumchaite, and some other species.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
46147
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46147:4
IMA Classification of Yusupovite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Na2Zr(Si6O15)(H2O)3
Approval year:
2014
First published:
2015
Type description reference:
Agakhanov, Atali A., Pautov, Leonid A., Karpenko, Vladimir Y., Sokolova, Elena, Abdu, Yassir A., Hawthorne, Frank C., Pekov, Igor V., Siidra, Oleg I. (2015) Yusupovite, Na2Zr(Si6O15)(H2O)3, a new mineral species from the Darai-Pioz alkaline massif and its implications as a new microporous filter for large ions. American Mineralogist, 100 (7) 1502-1508 doi:10.2138/am-2015-5092
Classification of Yusupovite
9.DG.70
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
G : Inosilicates with 3-periodic single and multiple chains
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
G : Inosilicates with 3-periodic single and multiple chains
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ypv | 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 Yusupovite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colorless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
{110}
{110}
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
2.69(2) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.713 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Yusupovite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.563(2) nβ = 1.565(2) nγ = 1.577(2)
2V:
Measured: 42° (3), Calculated: 45°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.014
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
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The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
strong: r > v
Chemistry of Yusupovite
Mindat Formula:
Na2Zr(Si6O15) · 2.5H2O
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Yusupovite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 14.5975(4) Å, b = 14.1100(4) Å, c = 14.4394(4) Å
β = 90.0399(4)°
β = 90.0399(4)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.035 : 1 : 1.023
Unit Cell V:
2,974.09 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 7.05 Å | (100) |
| 6.51 Å | (42) |
| 5.13 Å | (53) |
| 4.78 Å | (19) |
| 3.24 Å | (96) |
| 3.17 Å | (34) |
| 3.10 Å | (69) |
| 2.941 Å | (27) |
Reference:
Agakhanov, Atali A., Pautov, Leonid A., Karpenko, Vladimir Y., Sokolova, Elena, Abdu, Yassir A., Hawthorne, Frank C., Pekov, Igor V., Siidra, Oleg I. (2015) Yusupovite, Na2Zr(Si6O15)(H2O)3, a new mineral species from the Darai-Pioz alkaline massif and its implications as a new microporous filter for large ions. American Mineralogist, 100 (7) 1502-1508 doi:10.2138/am-2015-5092
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
| 35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks |
Type Occurrence of Yusupovite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Prismatic grains about 2 mm in size embedded in reedmergnerite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the collections of the Fersman Mineralogical Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, registration number 4543/1
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Yusupovite was found in rock samples from the Upper DaraiPioz
alkaline massif in pegmatite
alkaline massif in pegmatite
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Agakhanov, Atali A., Pautov, Leonid A., Karpenko, Vladimir Y., Sokolova, Elena, Abdu, Yassir A., Hawthorne, Frank C., Pekov, Igor V., Siidra, Oleg I. (2015) Yusupovite, Na2Zr(Si6O15)(H2O)3, a new mineral species from the Darai-Pioz alkaline massif and its implications as a new microporous filter for large ions. American Mineralogist, 100 (7) 1502-1508 doi:10.2138/am-2015-5092
Synonyms of Yusupovite
Other Language Names for Yusupovite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Yusupovite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 1 photo of Yusupovite associated with Kentbrooksite | (Na,REE)15(Ca,REE)6(Mn2+,Fe2+)3Zr3Nb[Si25O74]F2 · 2H2O |
| 1 photo of Yusupovite associated with Reedmergnerite | NaBSi3O8 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 9.DG. | Barrydawsonite-(Y) | Na1.5Y0.5CaSi3O8(OH) |
| 9.DG. | Paratobermorite | Ca5AlSi5O16(OH) · 5H2O |
| 9.DG. | Calcinaksite | KNaCa(Si4O10) · H2O |
| 9.DG. | Alvesite | NaKZrSi6O15 · 2H2O |
| 9.DG.02 | Steedeite | NaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2 |
| 9.DG.02 | Nolzeite | NaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2 · 2H2O |
| 9.DG.05 | Murakamiite | LiCa2Si3O8(OH) |
| 9.DG.05 | Serandite | NaMn2+2Si3O8(OH) |
| 9.DG.05 | Bustamite | CaMn2+(Si2O6) |
| 9.DG.05 | Pectolite | NaCa2Si3O8(OH) |
| 9.DG.05 | Tanohataite | LiMn2Si3O8(OH) |
| 9.DG.05 | Dalnegorskite | Ca5Mn(Si3O9)2 |
| 9.DG.05 | 'Wollastonite-1A' | CaSiO3 |
| 9.DG.05 | Wollastonite | Ca3(Si3O9) |
| 9.DG.05 | Ferrobustamite | CaFe2+(Si2O6) |
| 9.DG.05 | Schizolite | NaCaMnSi3O8(OH) |
| 9.DG.07 | Cascandite | CaScSi3O8(OH) |
| 9.DG.08 | Plombièrite | Ca5Si6O16(OH)2 · 7H2O |
| 9.DG.10 | Clinotobermorite | Ca5Si6O17 · 5H2O |
| 9.DG.10 | Riversideite | Ca5Si6O16(OH)2 · 2H2O |
| 9.DG.10 | Tobermorite | Ca5Si6O17 · 5H2O |
| 9.DG.12 | Jusite | Na2Ca15Al4Si16O54 · 17H2O |
| 9.DG.12 | Kenotobermorite | Ca4Si6O15(OH)2 · 5H2O |
| 9.DG.15 | Foshagite | Ca4(Si3O9)(OH)2 |
| 9.DG.20 | Jennite | Ca9(Si3O9)2(OH)8 · 8H2O |
| 9.DG.20 | Kamenevite | K2TiSi3O9 · H2O |
| 9.DG.25 | Paraumbite | K3Zr2H(Si3O9)2 · nH2O |
| 9.DG.25 | Umbite | K2(Zr,Ti)Si3O9 · H2O |
| 9.DG.30 | Sørensenite | Na4SnBe2Si6O16(OH)4 |
| 9.DG.32 | Escheite | Ca2NaMnTi5[Si12O34]O2(OH)3 · 12H2O |
| 9.DG.35 | Xonotlite | Ca6(Si6O17)(OH)2 |
| 9.DG.40 | Hillebrandite | Ca2(SiO3)(OH)2 |
| 9.DG.45 | Zorite | Na8(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 14H2O |
| 9.DG.45 | Chivruaiite | Ca4(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 13-14H2O |
| 9.DG.50 | Haineaultite | (Na,Ca)5Ca(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,F)8 · 5H2O |
| 9.DG.55 | Epididymite | Na2Be2Si6O15 · H2O |
| 9.DG.60 | Eudidymite | Na2Be2Si6O15 · H2O |
| 9.DG.65 | Elpidite | Na2ZrSi6O15 · 3H2O |
| 9.DG.65 | Patynite | NaKCa4[Si9O23] |
| 9.DG.67 | Whelanite | Cu2+2Ca6[Si6O17(OH)](CO3)(OH)3 · 2H2O |
| 9.DG.70 | Enricofrancoite | KNaCaSi4O10 |
| 9.DG.70 | Litidionite | KNaCuSi4O10 |
| 9.DG.70 | Fenaksite | (K,Na)4(Fe,Mn)2(Si4O10)2(OH,F) |
| 9.DG.70 | Manaksite | KNaMnSi4O10 |
| 9.DG.75 | Senkevichite | CsKNaCa2TiO[Si7O18](OH) |
| 9.DG.75 | Tinaksite | K2Na(Ca,Mn2+)2TiO[Si7O18(OH)] |
| 9.DG.75 | Tokkoite | K2Ca4[Si7O18(OH)](OH,F) |
| 9.DG.80 | Fluorcanasite | K3Na3Ca5Si12O30F4 · H2O |
| 9.DG.80 | Canasite | K3Na3Ca5Si12O30(OH)4 |
| 9.DG.85 | Miserite | K1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)5(Si6O15)(Si2O7)(OH,F)2 · yH2O |
| 9.DG.90 | Frankamenite | K3Na3Ca5(Si12O30)(F,OH)4 · H2O |
| 9.DG.92 | Charoite | (K,Sr)15-16(Ca,Na)32[Si6O11(O,OH)6]2[Si12O18(O,OH)12]2[Si17O25(O,OH)18]2(OH,F)4 · ~3H2O |
| 9.DG.95 | Yuksporite | K4(Ca,Na)14(Sr,Ba)2(◻,Mn,Fe)(Ti,Nb)4(O,OH)4(Si6O17)2(Si2O7)3(H2O,OH)3 |
| 9.DG.97 | Eveslogite | (Na,K,Ca,Sr,Ba)48 [(Ti,Nb,Mn,Fe2+)12Si48O144(OH)12](F,OH,Cl)14 |
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.
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References for Yusupovite
Reference List:
Williams, P. A., Hatert, F., Pasero, M., Mills, S. J. (2014) New minerals and nomenclature modifications approved in 2014, CNMNC Newsletter No 21. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (4) 797-804 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.4.03
Agakhanov, Atali A., Pautov, Leonid A., Karpenko, Vladimir Y., Sokolova, Elena, Abdu, Yassir A., Hawthorne, Frank C., Pekov, Igor V., Siidra, Oleg I. (2015) Yusupovite, Na2Zr(Si6O15)(H2O)3, a new mineral species from the Darai-Pioz alkaline massif and its implications as a new microporous filter for large ions. American Mineralogist, 100 (7) 1502-1508 doi:10.2138/am-2015-5092
Localities for Yusupovite
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Tajikistan (TL) | |
| Agakhanov et al. (2015) |
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