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Berzeliite Group

A group of related mineral species
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About Berzeliite GroupHide

Formula:
X3Z2[TO4]3
X3 = (NaCa2) when Z = M2+  
X3 = (Na3) when Z = M3+  
Z = Mg, Mn2+, Ni2+, Fe3+  
T = As5+, V5+
This page provides mineralogical data about Berzeliite Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
52729
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52729:3

Chemistry of Berzeliite GroupHide

Mindat Formula:
X3Z2[TO4]3

X3 = (NaCa2) when Z = M2+  
X3 = (Na3) when Z = M3+  
Z = Mg, Mn2+, Ni2+, Fe3+  
T = As5+, V5+

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0019611PalenzonaiteNagashima M, Armbruster T (2012) Palenzonaite, berzeliite, and manganberzeliite:(As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in garnet structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 1081-10972012Fianel mine, Switzerland0293
0019610PalenzonaiteNagashima M, Armbruster T (2012) Palenzonaite, berzeliite, and manganberzeliite:(As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in garnet structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 1081-10972012Gambatesa mine, Italy0293
0019609PalenzonaiteNagashima M, Armbruster T (2012) Palenzonaite, berzeliite, and manganberzeliite:(As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in garnet structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 1081-10972012Molinello mine, Italy0293
0019615ManganberzeliiteNagashima M, Armbruster T (2012) Palenzonaite, berzeliite, and manganberzeliite:(As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in garnet structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 1081-10972012Gozaisho mine, Japan0293
0019614ManganberzeliiteNagashima M, Armbruster T (2012) Palenzonaite, berzeliite, and manganberzeliite:(As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in garnet structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 1081-10972012Varenche, Italy0293
0019613BerzeliiteNagashima M, Armbruster T (2012) Palenzonaite, berzeliite, and manganberzeliite:(As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in garnet structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 1081-10972012Montaldo mine, Italy0293
0019612BerzeliiteNagashima M, Armbruster T (2012) Palenzonaite, berzeliite, and manganberzeliite:(As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in garnet structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 1081-10972012Langban, Sweden0293
0014813PalenzonaiteBasso R (1987) The crystal structure of palenzonaite, a new vanadate garnet from Val Graveglia (Northern Apennines, Italy) Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1987 136-1441987Val Graveglia, Northern Apennines, Italy0293
0009564BerzeliiteHawthorne F C (1976) Refinement of the crystal structure of berzeliite Acta Crystallographica B32 1581-15831976Langban, Sweden0293
0017639BerzeliiteBubeck W, Machatschki F (1935) Die Kristallstruktur des Berzeliit (Ca, Na)3 (Mg, Mn)2 (As O4)3 _cod_database_code 1010911 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 90 44-5019350293
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Relationship of Berzeliite Group to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Garnet Supergroup:
Bitikleite GroupCa3Z2[TO4]3
CryolithioniteNa3Al2(LiF4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Henritermierite GroupCa3Z2(SiO4)2[◻(OH)4]
KatoiteCa3Al2[◻(OH)4]3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
MidbariteCa3Mg2(V5+2Si)O12Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
MonteneveiteCa3Sb5+2(Fe3+2Fe2+)O12Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
NikmelnikoviteCa12(Fe2+Fe3+3Al3◻)[SiO4]6[◻(OH)4]54Trig. 3 : R3
Priscillagrewite-(Y)(Ca2Y)Zr2(AlO4)3Iso.
Schorlomite GroupCa3Z2[SiO4][TO4]2
XuiteCa3Fe3+2[(AlO3(OH)]3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m)
YafsoaniteCa3Te6+2(ZnO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
Berzeliite Group Members:
Berzeliite (NaCa2)Mg2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
Manganberzeliite (NaCa2)Mn2+2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
Palenzonaite (NaCa2)Mn2+2(VO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
Schäferite (NaCa2)Mg2(VO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
'Unnamed (Na-Ca-Ni Vanadate Garnet)' {NaCa2}[Ni2](V5+3)O12Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
'Unnamed (Na-Fe Vanadate Garnet)' {Na3}[Fe3+2](V5+3)O12
Click on any node to view relationships. Formula-derived relationship network for the group members above. Use Find related species to add formula-neighbour species outside the current group view. Solid links show inferred chemical differences; dashed violet links show same-formula crystallographic differences. Hydration states are not treated as relationship changes. These relationships do not imply any real-world substitution reactions between these species.
Minerals structurally related to group:
Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3

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Internet Links for Berzeliite GroupHide

References for Berzeliite GroupHide

Localities for Berzeliite GroupHide

Showing 75 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Tweng
[Manganberzeliite] Kolitsch et al. (2023)
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Navis
[Manganberzeliite] Kolitsch et al. (2019)
        • Staffelsee
[Manganberzeliite] Kolitsch et al. (2019)
[Manganberzeliite] Brandstätter et al. (2015)
      • Obernberg am Brenner
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Kolitsch (2020)
      • Pfons
[Manganberzeliite] Kolitsch et al. (2017)
    • Lienz District
      • Prägraten am Großvenediger
        • Timmelbach valley
[Manganberzeliite] Kolitsch et al. (2019)
Germany
 
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Mendig
        • Bell
[Schäferite] Blaß et al. (2013)
      • Pellenz
        • Nickenich
          • Nickenicher Sattel
[Schäferite] Blass et al. (2006)
[Schäferite] Schäfer (2021)
      • Vordereifel
[Schäferite] Blaß et al. (2003)
        • Ettringen
[Schäferite] Krause et al. (1999) +1 other reference
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
[Schäferite, Unnamed (Na-Ca-Ni Vanadate Garnet), Unnamed (Na-Fe Vanadate Garnet)] Kolitsch et al. (2014) +2 other references
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Nus
      • Saint-Barthélemy
[Manganberzeliite] Barresi et al. (2005)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Ne
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Balestra (1991) +1 other reference
[Palenzonaite] 415. +2 other references
        • Reppia
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Bracco et al. (2003)
        • Statale
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Castellaro et al. (2023)
    • La Spezia Province
      • Borghetto di Vara
[Manganberzeliite] Castellaro-Kampf
      • Rocchetta di Vara
[Manganberzeliite] Castellaro-Kampf
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Lanzada
[Manganberzeliite]
[Manganberzeliite] Bedognè et al. (1993) +1 other reference
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Bellino
[Palenzonaite] Piccoli et al. (2007) +1 other reference
      • Canosio
        • Vallone della Valletta
[Berzeliite, Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Cámara et al. (2014) +1 other reference
      • Montaldo di Mondovì
        • Borgata Oberti
[Berzeliite, Manganberzeliite] www.socgeol.it (n.d.) +4 other references
Japan
 
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Iwaki City
[Manganberzeliite] Matsubara (1975) +2 other references
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Oshima District
      • Yamato village
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Hikaru Shibuya Collection
Kazakhstan
 
  • Ulytau Region
    • Zhanaarka District
      • Atasu Mine
[Berzeliite, Manganberzeliite] Kayupova (1963)
Namibia
 
  • Otjozondjupa Region
    • Otavi Constituency
      • Kombat
[Manganberzeliite] Dunn (1991)
Portugal
 
  • Aveiro
    • Albergaria-a-Velha
      • Branca
[Manganberzeliite] Marques de Sá et al. (2010)
Russia
 
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Milkovsky District
      • Tolbachik Volcanic field
[Schäferite] Pekov et al. (2013)
[Schäferite] Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2012)
            • Second scoria cone
[Berzeliite, Schäferite] Bulakh et al. (2021) +3 other references
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
      • Poráč
[Manganberzeliite] Martin Števko & Pavol Myšľan +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Canary Islands
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
      • Tenerife
        • Arona
[Schäferite] Dill et al. (2023)
        • Candelaria
          • Barranco Hondo
[Schäferite] Dill et al. (2023)
[Schäferite] Dill et al. (2023)
Sweden
 
  • Örebro County
    • Hällefors
      • Grythyttan
[Berzeliite, Manganberzeliite] Palache et al. (1951) +2 other references
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Långban Ore District
[Berzeliite, Manganberzeliite] Flink (1886) +1 other reference
[Berzeliite] Grensman (2003)
[Berzeliite] Adolfsson (1979)
[Berzeliite] Langhof (2003)
[Berzeliite] Ek (2003) +1 other reference
      • Nordmark mining district
        • Jakobsberg ore field
[Manganberzeliite] Holtstam (2001)
      • Nordmark Odal Field
[Berzeliite] Palache et al. (1951)
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Albula Region
      • Surses
        • Tinizong (Tinzen)
          • Err valley
[Manganberzeliite]
[Berzeliite, Manganberzeliite] Graeser et al. (1984)
    • Viamala Region
      • Ferrera
        • Ausserferrera
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Roth et al. (2013)
[Manganberzeliite] Brugger J. (1996)
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Brugger J. (1996) +2 other references
      • Rheinwald
        • Splügen
[Manganberzeliite, Palenzonaite] Stalder et al. (1998) +1 other reference
  • Valais
    • Entremont
      • Val de Bagnes
        • Charmotane
[Manganberzeliite] Ansermet et al. (2025)
Turkey
 
  • Niğde Province
    • Çamardı District
[Berzeliite] Powell et al. (2021)
USA
 
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Franklin
[Manganberzeliite] Frondel et al. (1963) +1 other reference
Venezuela
 
  • Miranda
[Berzeliite, Manganberzeliite] Onac et al. (2011)
[Manganberzeliite] Franco Urbani (2009)
 
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