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Mckelveyite Group

A group of related mineral species
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Weloganite, etc.

Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Weloganite

Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Donnayite-(Y), etc.

Semmering Base Tunnel, Gloggnitz, Neunkirchen District, Lower Austria, Austria
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Donnayite-(Y)

Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
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Weloganite, etc.

Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Weloganite

Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Donnayite-(Y), etc.

Semmering Base Tunnel, Gloggnitz, Neunkirchen District, Lower Austria, Austria
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Donnayite-(Y)

Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
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Weloganite, etc.

Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Weloganite

Francon quarry, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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About Mckelveyite GroupHide

Formula:
A3B3(CO3)6 · 3H2O
A = Na, Ca, Y + HREE, Zr
B = Sr, Ba, LREE
A group that includes carbonate minerals with a generic chemical formula A3B3(CO3)6.3H2O.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
55239
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55239:6

IMA Classification of Mckelveyite GroupHide

IMA status notes:
IMA Approved Group Name

Classification of Mckelveyite GroupHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
5.CC.05

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
C : Carbonates without additional anions, with H2O
C : With rare earth elements (REE)

Chemistry of Mckelveyite GroupHide

Mindat Formula:
A3B3(CO3)6 · 3H2O

A = Na, Ca, Y + HREE, Zr
B = Sr, Ba, LREE

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0006180Mckelveyite-(Y)Demartin F, Gramaccioli C M, Campostrini I, Diella V (2008) The crystal structure of mckelveyite-(Y)-2M, a new monoclinic polytype from Val Malenco, Italian Alps The Canadian Mineralogist 46 195-2032008"Cava Fabi," talc quarry near Lanzada, Val Malenco, Lombardy, Italy0293
0018482Donnayite-(Y)Tjy C T L, Pobedimskaya E A, Nadezhina T N, Khomyakov A P (1992) Polymorphism of donnayite (Na,TR)Sr(CO3)2*H2O Moscow University Geology Bulletin 47 60-701992Khibiny alkaline massif0293
0018481Donnayite-(Y)Tjy C T L, Pobedimskaya E A, Nadezhina T N, Khomyakov A P (1992) Polymorphism of donnayite (Na,TR)Sr(CO3)2*H2O Moscow University Geology Bulletin 47 60-701992Khibiny alkaline massif0293
0005116WeloganiteGrice J D, Perrault G (1975) The crystal structure of triclinic weloganite The Canadian Mineralogist 13 209-2161975St. Michel, Montreal Island, Quebec, Canada0293
0015637EwalditeDonnay G, Preston H (1971) Ewaldite, a new barium calcium carbonate II. Its crystal structure Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 15 201-21219710293
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Synonyms of Mckelveyite GroupHide

Relationship of Mckelveyite Group to other SpeciesHide

Mckelveyite Group Members:
Alicewilsonite-(YCe) Na2Sr2YCe(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
Alicewilsonite-(YLa) Na2Sr2YLa(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
Bainbridgeite-(NdCe) Na2Ba2NdCe(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
Bainbridgeite-(YCe) Na2Ba2YCe(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
Donnayite-(Y) NaCaSr3Y(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
Ewaldite Ba(Na,Ca,Y,Ce,K)(CO3)2 · 2.6H2OHex. 6mm : P63mc
Mckelveyite-(Nd) NaCaBa3Nd(CO3)6 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb
Mckelveyite-(Y) NaCaBa3Y(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
Weloganite Na2Sr3Zr(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
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.

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.CC.Bainbridgeite-(NdCe)Na2Ba2NdCe(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.Yuchuanite-(Y)Y2(CO3)3 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.Alicewilsonite-(YCe)Na2Sr2YCe(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.05Donnayite-(Y)NaCaSr3Y(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.05Alicewilsonite-(YLa)Na2Sr2YLa(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.05Mckelveyite-(Nd)NaCaBa3Nd(CO3)6 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb
5.CC.05Mckelveyite-(Y)NaCaBa3Y(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.05EwalditeBa(Na,Ca,Y,Ce,K)(CO3)2 · 2.6H2OHex. 6mm : P63mc
5.CC.05'UM1992-05-CO:CaCeLaNaSr'(Sr,Na,Y,REE,Ca,Ba)2(CO3)2 · H2OTrig. 3m : R3m
5.CC.05WeloganiteNa2Sr3Zr(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.05Bainbridgeite-(YCe)Na2Ba2YCe(CO3)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.05'Unnamed (MSH UK-37A)'Sr3NaCaY(CO3)6 · 3H2OHex. 6mm : P63mc
5.CC.10Tengerite-(Y)Y2(CO3)3 · 2-3H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnnm
5.CC.15Lokkaite-(Y)Ca(Y,Gd,Nd,Dy)4(CO3)7 · 9H2OOrth.
5.CC.15Kimuraite-(Y)Ca(Y,Nd)2(CO3)4 · 6H2OOrth.
5.CC.15Hizenite-(Y)Ca2Y6(CO3)11 · 14H2O Orth.
5.CC.20Shomiokite-(Y)Na3Y[CO3]3 · 3H2OOrth. mm2
5.CC.25Lanthanite-(Ce)Ce2(CO3)3 · 8H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
5.CC.25Lanthanite-(La)La2(CO3)3 · 8H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
5.CC.25Lanthanite-(Nd)Nd2(CO3)3 · 8H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
5.CC.25Calkinsite-(Ce)(Ce,La)2(CO3)3 · 4H2OOrth.
5.CC.30Adamsite-(Y)NaY[CO3]2 · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.35Decrespignyite-(Y)Cu(Y,REE)4(CO3)4(OH)5Cl · 2H2OMon.
5.CC.40Galgenbergite-(Ce)Ca(Ce,La,Nd)2(CO3)4 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.CC.45Lecoqite-(Y)Na3Y(CO3)3 · 6H2OHex. 6 : P63

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
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Internet Links for Mckelveyite GroupHide

References for Mckelveyite GroupHide

Localities for Mckelveyite GroupHide

Showing 57 localities.

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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.
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • District Council of Peterborough
      • Paratoo
[Alicewilsonite-(YLa), Donnayite-(Y)] Kolitsch et al. (2026) +3 other references
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Gloggnitz
[Donnayite-(Y)] Kolitsch et al. (2016)
Bolivia
 
  • Cochabamba
    • Ayopaya Province
[Donnayite-(Y), Mckelveyite-(Y)] A.R. Kampf
Canada
 
  • Manitoba
[Weloganite] Arden et al. (1999)
  • Québec
    • Montérégie
      • La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
[Alicewilsonite-(YCe), Bainbridgeite-(NdCe), Bainbridgeite-(YCe), Donnayite-(Y), Ewaldite, Mckelveyite-(Y), Weloganite] Chao et al. (1978) +1 other reference
      • Lajemmerais RCM
        • Varennes & St-Amable
[Donnayite-(Y)] Horváth et al. (1998)
[Alicewilsonite-(YCe), Donnayite-(Y), Weloganite] Horváth et al. (1998)
    • Montréal
[Weloganite] Sabina et al. (1968) +4 other references
      • Montréal-Est
[Weloganite] Canadian Museum of Nature collection ... +1 other reference
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
[Ewaldite] Nadeau et al. (2014)
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
    • Igaliku
      • Narsaarsuk Plateau
[Donnayite-(Y), Ewaldite] Petersen et al. (2003)
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Lanzada
        • Mt. Motta
[Mckelveyite-(Y), Mckelveyite-(Y)-2M] Demartin et al. (2008)
[Mckelveyite-(Y)] Demartin et al. (2008)
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
[Donnayite-(Y)] Belovitskaya et al. (2004)
  • Murmansk Oblast
[Donnayite-(Y), Ewaldite, Mckelveyite-(Y)] Zaitsev et al. (1998) +1 other reference
[Mckelveyite-(Y)] PEKOV et al. (2013)
    • Kolsky District
[Mckelveyite-(Y)] Sorokhtina et al. (2008)
    • Kukisvumchorr Mt
[Donnayite-(Y), Ewaldite, Mckelveyite-(Y)] [World of Stones 95:5-6 +1 other reference
[Donnayite-(Y), Mckelveyite-(Nd)] Yakovenchuk et al. (2024)
[Alicewilsonite-(YCe), Donnayite-(Y), Mckelveyite-(Y)] Pekov et al. (2003) +3 other references
[Donnayite-(Y)] American Mineralogist
[Donnayite-(Y), Mckelveyite-(Y)] Khomyakov (1995)
    • Northern Karelia
[Mckelveyite-(Y)] Zaitsev et al. (2004)
[Donnayite-(Y), Ewaldite, Mckelveyite-(Nd), Mckelveyite-(Y)] ... +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Moses Kotane Local Municipality
[Weloganite] R. Liferovich -L. Horváth p.c. 2004
    • Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality
      • Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality
[Donnayite-(Y)] VERWOERD (1993)
UK
 
  • Wales
    • Powys
      • Old Radnor
[Ewaldite] National Museum of Wales database +3 other references
USA
 
[Ewaldite] Wayne C. Shanks et al. (2012)
  • Virginia
    • Augusta County
      • West Augusta
[Donnayite-(Y), Ewaldite] Robin D. Tibbit (deceased)
  • Wyoming
    • Sweetwater County
[Ewaldite, Mckelveyite-(Y)] Donnay et al. (1971) +2 other references
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