Calciocatapleiite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Calciocatapleiite
Formula:
CaZr(Si3O9) · 2H2O
Colour:
Pale yellow to cream
Lustre:
Vitreous, Dull
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
2.77
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Member of:
Name:
In allusion to its composition, with dominant calcium, and its relationship to catapleiite. It was originally named calcium catapleiite and changed to calciocatapleiite by the IMA in 2008.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
860
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:860:0
IMA Classification of Calciocatapleiite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA status notes:
Renamed by the IMA
IMA Formula:
CaZr4+Si3O9·H2O
First published:
1964
Classification of Calciocatapleiite
9.CA.15
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
A : [Si3O9]6- 3-membered single rings (dreier-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
A : [Si3O9]6- 3-membered single rings (dreier-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
59.2.2.2
59 : CYCLOSILICATES Three-Membered Rings
2 : Three-Membered Rings, hydrated
59 : CYCLOSILICATES Three-Membered Rings
2 : Three-Membered Rings, hydrated
14.10.20
14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
10 : Silicates of Zr or Hf
14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
10 : Silicates of Zr or Hf
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cctp | 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 Calciocatapleiite
Vitreous, Dull
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Pale yellow to cream
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
"Average"
"Average"
Density:
2.77 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.746 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Calciocatapleiite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.603 nε = 1.639
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.036
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.
Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.
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.
Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Chemistry of Calciocatapleiite
Mindat Formula:
CaZr(Si3O9) · 2H2O
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Calciocatapleiite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm(2/m2/m2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.378(1) Å, b = 12.779(1) Å, c = 10.096(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.577 : 1 : 0.79
Unit Cell V:
951.89 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Twinning:
Three-fold twinning about the c axis.
Comment:
Pbnn
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.96 Å | (100) |
| 3.96 Å | (80) |
| 3.06 Å | (80) |
| 1.975 Å | (80) |
| 1.835 Å | (80) |
| 6.45 Å | (70) |
| 1.740 Å | (70) |
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 Calciocatapleiite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Lamellar crystals and grains, to a few cm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 7203/5.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In cavities in syenite pegmatites of an alkalic massif.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Calciocatapleiite
Other Language Names for Calciocatapleiite
Relationship of Calciocatapleiite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Catapleiite Group:
| Catapleiite | Na2Zr(Si3O9) · 2H2O | Mon. |
Structurally related to group(s):
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Calciocatapleiite associated with Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| 2 photos of Calciocatapleiite associated with Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 2 photos of Calciocatapleiite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 1 photo of Calciocatapleiite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 1 photo of Calciocatapleiite associated with Astrophyllite | K2NaFe2+7Ti2[Si4O12]2O2(OH)4F |
| 1 photo of Calciocatapleiite associated with Arfvedsonite | NaNa2(Fe2+4Fe3+)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Calciocatapleiite associated with Siderite | FeCO3 |
| 1 photo of Calciocatapleiite associated with Feldspar Group | |
| 1 photo of Calciocatapleiite associated with 'Strontium Perrierite' | (Ce,Sr,La,Ca)4Fe2+(Ti,Zr,Fe)2Ti2(Si2O7)2O8 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 9.CA. | 'UM1975-18-SiO:Mn' | α-MnSiO3 |
| 9.CA. | Raudseppite | Ba2Ca7(Si3O9)2(CO3)2Cl2 |
| 9.CA. | Kopylovite | K2Ti(Si3O9) |
| 9.CA.05 | Bazirite | BaZr(Si3O9) |
| 9.CA.05 | Benitoite | BaTi(Si3O9) |
| 9.CA.05 | Pabstite | Ba(Sn,Ti)(Si3O9) |
| 9.CA.10 | Wadeite | K2Zr(Si3O9) |
| 9.CA.15 | Catapleiite | Na2Zr(Si3O9) · 2H2O |
| 9.CA.20 | Pseudowollastonite | CaSiO3 |
| 9.CA.25 | Margarosanite | Ca2PbSi3O9 |
| 9.CA.25 | Walstromite | BaCa2(Si3O9) |
| 9.CA.25 | Anatolygurbanovite | SrCa2Si3O9 |
| 9.CA.25 | Breyite | Ca3Si3O9 |
| 9.CA.30 | Bobtraillite | (Na,◻)12(◻,Na)12Sr12Zr14(Si3O9)10[Si2BO7(OH)2]6 · 12H2O |
| 9.CA.35 | Rogermitchellite | Na6Sr12Ba2Zr13Si39B4O123(OH)6 · 20H2O |
Other Information
Thermal Behaviour:
A small endothermal effect at 450-600° and a rather large exothermal effect at 1000°.
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 Calciocatapleiite
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References for Calciocatapleiite
Reference List:
Merlino, S., Pasero, M., Bellezza, M., Pushcharovsky, D. Yu., Gobetchia, E. R., Zubkova, N. V., Pekov, I. V. (2004) The crystal structure of calcium catapleiite. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (4) 1037-1045 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.4.1037
Localities for Calciocatapleiite
Showing 23 localities.
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- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Bardelli et al. (2018) |
Canada | |
| Sheard et al. (2012) |
| Pinckston et al. (1995) |
| Miller (1990) +4 other references | |
China | |
| Wu et al. (2021) |
Greece | |
| Kapsiotis et al. (2016) |
Hungary | |
| collector: Csaba Papp |
| www.geomania.hu | |
India | |
| Mondal et al. (2021) |
Mexico | |
| Mitchell et al. (2025) |
Mongolia | |
| Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Kempe et al. (2015) | |
| Anatoly Nikiforov analytical data |
Portugal | |
| Alves (n.d.) |
Russia (TL) | |
| Pekov (1998) +1 other reference |
| Osipov et al. (2021) |
| Chakhmouradian et al. (2002) |
Sweden | |
| Thulin (1996) +1 other reference |
| Thulin (1996) +1 other reference | |
UK | |
| Preston et al. (1998) |
Ukraine | |
| Dubyna O.V. et al. (2020) |
USA | |
| Mitchell (2000) +1 other reference |
| Micro Probe Volume VI Number 8 |
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Burpala alkaline massif, Maigunda River, Mama River Basin, Buryatia, Russia