Sodic-gedrite
A synonym of Papikeite
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Formula:
NaMg2(Mg3Al2)(Al3Si5O22)(OH)2
Formula is redefined in the 2012 amphibole nomenclature.
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5½ - 6
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
In order to better distinguish between amphibole end-member member compositions, the CNMNC has decided to assign a root-name to sodic-gedrite, papikeite
Synonym:
A synonym of Papikeite
Indicator mineral for Ultra High temperature (UHT) granulite facies metamorphism in Mg-Al rich rocks (e.g., metapelites).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7305 (as Sodic-gedrite)
43390 (as Papikeite)
43390 (as Papikeite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7305:5 (as Sodic-gedrite)
mindat:1:1:43390:3 (as Papikeite)
mindat:1:1:43390:3 (as Papikeite)
Internet Links for Sodic-gedrite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-7305.html
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References for Sodic-gedrite
Reference List:
Hawthorne, F. C., Oberti, R. (2006) On the classification of amphiboles. The Canadian Mineralogist, 44 (1) 1-21 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.44.1.1