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Elbaite-Schorl Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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About Elbaite-Schorl SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Series Formula:
Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) to NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
A series between Elbaite and Schorl

(Not commonly recognized; but analysis of "indicolites" from Maine, USA, show a chemical continuum between elbaite and schorl.)


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
8693
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8693:2

Crystallography of Elbaite-Schorl SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal

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0019364ElbaiteDiego Gatta G, Danisi R M, Adamo I, Meven M, Diella V (2012) A single-crystal neutron and X-ray diffraction study of elbaite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 39 577-5882012pegmatite dikes near Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0019363ElbaiteDiego Gatta G, Danisi R M, Adamo I, Meven M, Diella V (2012) A single-crystal neutron and X-ray diffraction study of elbaite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 39 577-5882012pegmatite dikes near Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0003959SchorlBosi F, Andreozzi G B, Federico M, Graziani G, Lucchesi S (2005) Crystal chemistry of the elbaite-schorl series American Mineralogist 90 1784-17922005Cruziero pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0003958SchorlBosi F, Andreozzi G B, Federico M, Graziani G, Lucchesi S (2005) Crystal chemistry of the elbaite-schorl series American Mineralogist 90 1784-17922005Cruziero pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0003957SchorlBosi F, Andreozzi G B, Federico M, Graziani G, Lucchesi S (2005) Crystal chemistry of the elbaite-schorl series American Mineralogist 90 1784-17922005Cruziero pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0003950ElbaiteBosi F, Andreozzi G B, Federico M, Graziani G, Lucchesi S (2005) Crystal chemistry of the elbaite-schorl series American Mineralogist 90 1784-17922005Cruziero pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0003949ElbaiteBosi F, Andreozzi G B, Federico M, Graziani G, Lucchesi S (2005) Crystal chemistry of the elbaite-schorl series American Mineralogist 90 1784-17922005Cruziero pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0007056SchorlBosi F, Lucchesi S (2004) Crystal chemistry of the schorl-dravite series European Journal of Mineralogy 16 335-3442004Lake Baikal, Siberia0293
0007051SchorlBosi F, Lucchesi S (2004) Crystal chemistry of the schorl-dravite series European Journal of Mineralogy 16 335-3442004Cruziero, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0007050SchorlBosi F, Lucchesi S (2004) Crystal chemistry of the schorl-dravite series European Journal of Mineralogy 16 335-3442004Cruziero, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0007047SchorlBosi F, Lucchesi S (2004) Crystal chemistry of the schorl-dravite series European Journal of Mineralogy 16 335-3442004Bovey Tracy, Devonshire, England0293
0002914SchorlCamara F, Ottolini L, Hawthorne F C (2000) Crystal chemistry of three tourmalines by SREF, EMPA and SIMS American Mineralogist 87 1437-14422000Alto Lighona pegmatite field, Zambezia, Mozambique0293
0002241SchorlBloodaxe E S, Hughes J M, Dyar M D, Grew E S, Guidotti C V (1999) Linking structure and chemistry in the schorl-dravite series Sample HP2-1 American Mineralogist 84 922-9281999Harney Peak Granite, Custer County, South Dakota, USA0293
0002238SchorlBloodaxe E S, Hughes J M, Dyar M D, Grew E S, Guidotti C V (1999) Linking structure and chemistry in the schorl-dravite series Sample 108749 American Mineralogist 84 922-9281999Madagascar0293
0018786SchorlGrice J D, Ercit T S (1993) Ordering of Fe and Mg in the tourmaline crystal structure: The correct formula Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Abhandlungen 165 245-2661993Cross Lake, Manitoba, Canada0293
0018784SchorlGrice J D, Ercit T S (1993) Ordering of Fe and Mg in the tourmaline crystal structure: The correct formula Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Abhandlungen 165 245-2661993Silver Crater, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada0293
0001229SchorlFoit F F (1989) Crystal chemistry of alkali-deficient schorl and tourmaline structural relationships American Mineralogist 74 422-4311989Jack Creek deposit, near Basin, Montana, USA0293
0014789ElbaiteNuber B, Schmetzer K (1984) Structural refinement of tsilaisite (manganese tourmaline) Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1984 301-3041984Zambia0293
0005111SchorlFortier S, Donnay G (1975) Schorl refinement showing composition dependence of the tourmaline structure The Canadian Mineralogist 13 173-1771975Andreasberg, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany0293
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Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
10 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with QuartzSiO2
7 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)
6 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
4 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with Hydrokenopyrochlore(◻,x)2Nb2O6(H2O,Cs)
3 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with 'Cleavelandite'Na(AlSi3O8)
3 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with 'Manganese-bearing Fluorapatite'(Ca,Mn2+)5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) or Ca5([P,Mn5+]O4)3(F,Cl,OH)
3 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
2 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with 'Morganite'Be3Al2(Si6O18)
2 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with Foitite◻(Fe2+2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
2 photos of Elbaite-Schorl Series associated with 'Aquamarine'

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Elbaite-Schorl Series in petrologyHide

An essential component of rock names highlighted in red, an accessory component in rock names highlighted in green.

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