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Clinozoisite-Epidote Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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About Clinozoisite-Epidote SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Series Formula:
(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) to (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
A series between Clinozoisite and Epidote

A series within the Epidote Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
8971
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8971:1

Chemical AnalysisHide

Oxide wt%:
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SiO237.71 %38.13 %39.04 %38.83 %37.77 %37.43 %38.2 %
TiO20.19 %0.14 %0.17 %0.08 %0.21 %0.08 %
Al2O326.14 %28.58 %28.92 %31.57 %30.2 %23.37 %24.9 %
Cr2O30.01 %0.10 %0.09 %0.06 %
FeO9.55 %5.31 %6.27 %2.79 %5.51 %1.5 %
MnO0.19 %0.02 %0.03 %0.19 %0.1 %
MgO0.05 %0.32 %0.17 %0.21 %0.05 %0.3 %
CaO24.49 %24.52 %24.29 %25.06 %23.07 %22.43 %23.2 %
Na2O0.01 %0.01 %
K2O0.02 %0.02 %0.01 %
Fe2O312.71 %10.1 %
SnO20.8 %
H2O1.9 %
Total:98.36 %97.15 %98.89 %98.33 %97.06 %96.33 %101 %
Empirical formulas:
Sample IDEmpirical Formula
1Ca2.09(Al2.40Mn0.01Fe3+0.07Ti0.01 Cr0.01)Σ3.03Si2.94O12(OH)
2Ca2.05 (Al2.62Mg0.04Fe0.35Cr0.01Ti0.01)Σ3.03Si2.97) O22OH
3Ca2.00 (Al2.62Mg0.02Fe3+0.36Ti0.01)Σ3.01Si3.00 O22OH
4Ca2.03 (Al2.82Fe3+0.16)Σ2.98Si3.00O22OH
7Ca2(Al2.30Fe3+0.60Fe2+0.05Sn0.05)O(Si2O7)(SiO4)(OH)
Sample references:
IDLocalityReferenceNotes
1Eissee eclogite, Timmelbach valley, Prägraten am Großvenediger, Lienz District, Tyrol, AustriaEMPA analysis of clinozoisite rim on a zoisite inclusion in garnet from a kyanite-eclogite
2Steinsteg eclogite, Frosnitz valley, Matrei in Osttirol, Lienz District, Tyrol, AustriaEMPA analysisi of clinozoisite inclusion in garnet from a kyanite-eclogite
3Hohl-Felsen eclogite, Wernersdorf, Wies, Deutschlandsberg District, Styria, AustriaEMPA analysis (University of Vienna) of clinozoisite from eclogite matrix
4  "  "EMPA analysis (University of Vienna) of clinozoisite from an eclogitc vein.
5Eclogite outcrops, Shang Sumdo région, Leh District, Ladakh, IndiaEMPA analysis of clinozoisite from an eclogite matrix.
6Weiß‑Spitze eclogites, Virgen valley, Lienz District, Tyrol, AustriaSample ES‑11 represents a fine‑grained, strongly banded eclogite forming the host rock at the locality. EMPA analysis.
7Tin bearing skarns, Cassiar, Liard Mining Division, British Columbia, CanadaWet chemical and Optical emission spectrography analysis of a Sn-rich epidote from hand-picked crystal fragments from pyroxene-skarn

Crystallography of Clinozoisite-Epidote SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic

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0016952EpidoteNagashima M, Akasada M (2010) X-ray Rietveld and 57Fe Mossbauer studies of epidote and piemontite on the join Ca2Al2FeSi3O12(OH) - Ca2Al2MnSi3O12(OH) formed by hydrothermal synthesis American Mineralogist 95 1237-12462010synthetic0293
0016951EpidoteNagashima M, Akasada M (2010) X-ray Rietveld and 57Fe Mossbauer studies of epidote and piemontite on the join Ca2Al2FeSi3O12(OH) - Ca2Al2MnSi3O12(OH) formed by hydrothermal synthesis American Mineralogist 95 1237-12462010synthetic0293
0016950EpidoteNagashima M, Akasada M (2010) X-ray Rietveld and 57Fe Mossbauer studies of epidote and piemontite on the join Ca2Al2FeSi3O12(OH) - Ca2Al2MnSi3O12(OH) formed by hydrothermal synthesis American Mineralogist 95 1237-12462010synthetic0293
0016949EpidoteNagashima M, Akasada M (2010) X-ray Rietveld and 57Fe Mossbauer studies of epidote and piemontite on the join Ca2Al2FeSi3O12(OH) - Ca2Al2MnSi3O12(OH) formed by hydrothermal synthesis American Mineralogist 95 1237-12462010synthetic0293
0004406ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004405ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004404ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004403ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004402ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004401ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004400ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004399ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004398ClinozoisiteDorsam G, Liebscher A, Franz G, Gottschalk M (2007) Crystal chemistry of synthetic Ca2Al3Si3O12OH - Sr2Al3Si3O12OH solid solution series of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 92 1133-11472007synthetic0293
0004981ClinozoisiteNagashima M, Geiger C A, Akasaka M (2009) A crystal-chemical investigation of clinozoisite synthesized along the join Ca2Al3Si3O12(OH)-Ca2Al2CrSi3O12(OH) American Mineralogist 94 1351-13602009synthetic1.2873
0004982ClinozoisiteNagashima M, Geiger C A, Akasaka M (2009) A crystal-chemical investigation of clinozoisite synthesized along the join Ca2Al3Si3O12(OH)-Ca2Al2CrSi3O12(OH) American Mineralogist 94 1351-13602009synthetic1.2973
0004980ClinozoisiteNagashima M, Geiger C A, Akasaka M (2009) A crystal-chemical investigation of clinozoisite synthesized along the join Ca2Al3Si3O12(OH)-Ca2Al2CrSi3O12(OH) American Mineralogist 94 1351-13602009synthetic1.2973
0004979ClinozoisiteNagashima M, Geiger C A, Akasaka M (2009) A crystal-chemical investigation of clinozoisite synthesized along the join Ca2Al3Si3O12(OH)-Ca2Al2CrSi3O12(OH) American Mineralogist 94 1351-13602009synthetic1.2973
0002248EpidoteGiuli G, Bonazzi P, Menchetti S (1999) Al-Fe disorder in synthetic epidotes: A single-crystal X-ray diffraction study American Mineralogist 84 933-93619990293
0001855ClinozoisiteComodi P, Zanazzi P F (1997) The pressure behavior of clinozoisite and zoisite: An X-ray diffraction study American Mineralogist 82 61-6819970293
0000309EpidoteGabe E J, Portheine J C, Whitlow S H (1973) A reinvestigation of the epidote structure: Confirmation of the iron location sample LEP American Mineralogist 58 218-22319730293
0000308EpidoteGabe E J, Portheine J C, Whitlow S H (1973) A reinvestigation of the epidote structure: Confirmation of the iron location sample HEP American Mineralogist 58 218-22319730293
0000229EpidoteDollase W A (1971) Refinement of the crystal structures of epidote, allanite and hancockite American Mineralogist 56 447-46419710293
0000226EpidoteDollase W A (1971) Refinement of the crystal structures of epidote, allanite and hancockite American Mineralogist 56 447-46419710293
0000185ClinozoisiteDollase W A (1968) Refinement and comparison of the structures of zoisite and clinozoisite American Mineralogist 53 1882-189819680293
0000041EpidoteIto T (1947) The structure of epidote (HCa2(Al,Fe)Al2Si3O13) American Mineralogist 32 309-32119470293
0001856ClinozoisiteComodi P, Zanazzi P F (1997) The pressure behavior of clinozoisite and zoisite: An X-ray diffraction study American Mineralogist 82 61-6819970.05293
0001857ClinozoisiteComodi P, Zanazzi P F (1997) The pressure behavior of clinozoisite and zoisite: An X-ray diffraction study American Mineralogist 82 61-6819971.94293
0001858ClinozoisiteComodi P, Zanazzi P F (1997) The pressure behavior of clinozoisite and zoisite: An X-ray diffraction study American Mineralogist 82 61-6819974.2293
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Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
11 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
9 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with Pumpellyite SubgroupCa2XAl2[Si2O6(OH)][SiO4](OH)2A
6 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with CalciteCaCO3
6 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with Chlorite Group
6 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with 'Oligoclase'(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
6 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with Pumpellyite-(Fe2+)Ca2Fe2+Al2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)
5 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with SphaleriteZnS
4 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with QuartzSiO2
4 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with Axinite Group
3 photos of Clinozoisite-Epidote Series associated with Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2

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Clinozoisite-Epidote Series in petrologyHide

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References for Clinozoisite-Epidote SeriesHide

Significant localities for Clinozoisite-Epidote SeriesHide

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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
 
  • Carinthia
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Wolfsberg
[Epidote] Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Neukirchen am Großvenediger
        • Knappenwand area
[Epidote] Treimer (2001) +5 other references
  • Tyrol
    • Lienz District
      • Prägraten am Großvenediger
[Clinozoisite] Weinschenk (1896) +1 other reference
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Walloon Brabant
      • Rebecq
        • Quenast
[Epidote] Stöber (1895) +2 other references
Ecuador
 
  • Guayas Province
    • Guayaquil Canton
      • Guayaquil
        • Pascuales
          • La Germania
[Epidote] Alejandro Felix Gutierrez
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Isère
      • Grenoble
[Epidote] Haüy (1801a) +1 other reference
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
      • Barcelonnette
        • Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
[Epidote] Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
  • Réunion
    • Cilaos
[Epidote] Serge Lavarde Collection
[Epidote] Serge Lavarde Collection
Guatemala
 
  • Quiché Department
    • Joyabaj
      • Palibatz
[Epidote] USGS Bulletin 1034
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Balme
[Epidote] Borson (1811) +15 other references
      • Usseglio
[Epidote] Alpinisti M. (1981) +1 other reference
Mexico
 
  • Baja California
    • San Quintín Municipality
      • San Fernando
[Epidote] Peninsular Range Collection - Curtis ...
  • Sonora
    • Álamos Municipality
      • Álamos
[Clinozoisite] Panczner (1987)
North Macedonia
 
  • Prilep Municipality
    • Čanište
[Epidote] Bermanec et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Pakistan
 
  • Gilgit-Baltistan
    • Roundu District
      • Haramosh Mountains
[Epidote] Weerth (1991)
Portugal
 
  • Leiria
    • Óbidos
      • Santa Maria e São Pedro e Sobral da Lagoa
[Epidote]
South Africa
 
  • Mpumalanga
    • Ehlanzeni District Municipality
      • Kruger National Park
[Epidote] PMPB Meulenbeld collection Photo ID: ...
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Highland
      • Fort William and Ardnamurchan
[Epidote var: Withamite] C. Hintze: "Handbuch der Mineralogie" (1897) +2 other references
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
        • Prince of Wales Island
[Epidote] Mason (1976) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Calaveras County
      • Valley Springs area
[Epidote] Jake Harper: Field work
  • Connecticut
    • Hartford County
      • Glastonbury
        • South Glastonbury
[Epidote] Betts (1999)
    • Middlesex County
      • Haddam
[Epidote] Davis (1901) +2 other references
    • Tolland County
      • Coventry
[Epidote] Harvard Mineralogical Museum No. 119199 +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Mineral County
      • Hawthorne Mining District (Pamlico Mining District)
[Epidote] Benham et al. (1985)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Chester County
      • Wallace Township
        • Cornog
[Clinozoisite] Lapham et al. (1965)
  • Vermont
    • Orleans & Lamoille Cos.
      • Lowell & Eden
[Clinozoisite] Chidester et al. (1978)
 
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