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Zorite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Zorite, etc.

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Zorite

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Zorite

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Zorite, etc.

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Zorite

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Zorite

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Zorite, etc.

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Zorite

Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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About ZoriteHide

Formula:
Na8(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 14H2O
Colour:
Rose-red, pink, can appear white or colourless in individual crystals.
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3 - 4
Specific Gravity:
2.27 - 2.40
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Member of:
Zorite Group
Name:
From Russian "zoria", meaning "the rosy radiance of the sky at dawn", alluding to its colour.
The structure of Zorite contains double dreier chains of (SiO4) tetrahedra, which are linked by Ti cations into a three-dimensional framework.
A topologically identical framework is found in the structures of Haineaultite (the Ca-analogue of Zorite), Chivruaiite, and the synthetic Zorite analogue ETS-4 (Men'shikov et al., 2006).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4431
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4431:4

Similar NamesHide

AoriteA variety of 'Gneiss'
AzoriteA synonym of Zircon
Cerit-(La)A synonym of Ferricerite-(LaCa)
CeriteA synonym
Cerite-(CeCa)A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered(Ce7Ca2)◻Mg(SiO4)3(SiO3OH)4(OH)3
KoriteA synonym of 'Ammolite'
NoriteA rock classification type
SayriteA valid IMA mineral speciesPb2(UO2)5O6(OH)2 · 4H2O
SuriteA valid IMA mineral species(Pb,Ca)3(Al,Fe2+,Mg)2((Si,Al)4O10)(CO3)2(OH)2
ToriteA synonym of Thorite
ZaïriteA valid IMA mineral speciesBiFe33+(PO4)2(OH)6
ZiroiteA valid IMA mineral speciesZrO2
ZoniteA rock subtype
Zorgite

IMA Classification of ZoriteHide

Classification of ZoriteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
9.DG.45

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
G : Inosilicates with 3-periodic single and multiple chains
Dana 8th ed.:
66.3.1.2

66 : INOSILICATES Double-Width,Unbranched Chains,(W=2)
3 : Amphiboles - Ca-Na subgroup
Hey's CIM Ref.:
16.14.1

16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
14 : Aluminosilicates of Ti, Zr, Sn and Pb

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
ZorIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of ZoriteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Rose-red, pink, can appear white or colourless in individual crystals.
Hardness:
3 - 4 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
{010} and {001} perfect; {110} less perfect
Density:
2.27 - 2.40 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.23 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ZoriteHide

Type:
Biaxial
Dispersion:
r > v strong
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = rose, Y = nearly colorless, Z = bluish.

Chemistry of ZoriteHide

Mindat Formula:
Na8(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 14H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O51.658 %
Si20.532 %
Ti14.580 %
Na11.204 %
H2.026 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Si
Ti
Na
H
Elements listed:
H, Na, Nb, O, Si, Ti - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
Zr,Fe,Nb,Ta,Mn,Mg,Ca,K,F,C,P

Crystallography of ZoriteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Cell Parameters:
a = 23.9(1) Å, b = 7.23(2) Å, c = 14.25(5) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 3.306 : 1 : 1.971
Unit Cell V:
2,462.36 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Comment:
Point Group: 2/m 2/m 2/m or mm2; Space Group: Cmcm; Cmc21 ; or C2cm:

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0015580ZoriteSandomirskii P A, Belov N V (1979) The OD structure of zorite Soviet Physics Crystallography 24 686-6931979central natrolite region, Yubileinaya pegmatoid vein, Lovozero massif0293
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Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]

Type Occurrence of ZoriteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Yubileinaya pegmatite, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
General Appearance of Type Material:
Intergrowths of prismatic acicular crystals 1-2 mm long and as polycrystalline plates up to 10x6x0.5 cm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Geology Museum, Kola Branch, Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russia, 3144, 3207.
Mineralogical Museum, St. Petersburg University, St. Petersburg, Russia, 15286, 18102, 18155.
Mining Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1059/1-5.
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 74486-74488.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Alkalic pegmatite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
AegirineMountainiteNatroliteRaite
Reference:
Mer'kov, A.N., Bussen, I.V., Goiko, E.A., Kul'chitskaya, E.A., Men'shikov, Yu.P., and Nedorezova, A.P. (1973) Raite and zorite - new minerals from the Lovozero Tundra. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 102(1): 54-62.

Synonyms of ZoriteHide

Other Language Names for ZoriteHide

Dutch:Zoriet
German:Zorit
Russian:Зорит
Simplified Chinese:佐硅钛钠石
Spanish:Zorita
Traditional Chinese:佐矽鈦鈉石

Relationship of Zorite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Zorite Group
Other Members of Zorite Group:
ChivruaiiteCa4(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 13-14H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmmm
Escheite Ca2NaMnTi5[Si12O34]O2(OH)3 · 12H2OOrth. mm2 : Ama2
Haineaultite(Na,Ca)5Ca(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,F)8 · 5H2OOrth. 222 : C222

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
29 photos of Zorite associated with RaiteMn2+Mn2+2Na2(◻1.75Ti0.25)Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · Na(H2O)6
10 photos of Zorite associated with AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
8 photos of Zorite associated with NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O
6 photos of Zorite associated with LomonosoviteNa5Ti2(Si2O7)(PO4)O2
4 photos of Zorite associated with EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
4 photos of Zorite associated with PenkvilksiteNa4Ti2Si8O22 · 4H2O
4 photos of Zorite associated with LeucospheniteBaNa4Ti2B2Si10O30
3 photos of Zorite associated with YofortieriteMn2+Mn2+2Mn2+2◻2Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2O
3 photos of Zorite associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)
1 photo of Zorite associated with CalciteCaCO3

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.DG.Barrydawsonite-(Y)Na1.5Y0.5CaSi3O8(OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/c
9.DG.ParatobermoriteCa5AlSi5O16(OH) · 5H2OMon. 2/m
9.DG.CalcinaksiteKNaCa(Si4O10) · H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.AlvesiteNaKZrSi6O15 · 2H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
9.DG.02SteedeiteNaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.02NolzeiteNaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05MurakamiiteLiCa2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05SeranditeNaMn2+2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05BustamiteCaMn2+(Si2O6)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05PectoliteNaCa2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05TanohataiteLiMn2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05DalnegorskiteCa5Mn2+(Si3O9)2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05'Wollastonite-1A'CaSiO3Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05FerrobustamiteCaFe2+(Si2O6)Tric. 1
9.DG.05SchizoliteNaCaMnSi3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.07CascanditeCaScSi3O8(OH)Tric. 1
9.DG.08PlombièriteCa5Si6O16(OH)2 · 7H2OOrth.
9.DG.10ClinotobermoriteCa5Si6O17 · 5H2OMon.
9.DG.10RiversideiteCa5Si6O16(OH)2 · 2H2O Orth.
9.DG.10TobermoriteCa5Si6O17 · 5H2OMon. 2 : P21
9.DG.12JusiteNa2Ca15Al4Si16O54 · 17H2O
9.DG.12KenotobermoriteCa4Si6O15(OH)2 · 5H2OMon.
9.DG.15FoshagiteCa4(Si3O9)(OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.20JenniteCa9(Si3O9)2(OH)8 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.20KameneviteK2TiSi3O9 · H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
9.DG.25ParaumbiteK3Zr2H(Si3O9)2 · nH2OOrth. mm2
9.DG.25UmbiteK2(Zr,Ti)Si3O9 · H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
9.DG.30SørenseniteNa4SnBe2Si6O16(OH)4Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DG.32Escheite Ca2NaMnTi5[Si12O34]O2(OH)3 · 12H2OOrth. mm2 : Ama2
9.DG.35XonotliteCa6(Si6O17)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.DG.40HillebranditeCa2(SiO3)(OH)2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm
9.DG.45ChivruaiiteCa4(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 13-14H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmmm
9.DG.50Haineaultite(Na,Ca)5Ca(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,F)8 · 5H2OOrth. 222 : C222
9.DG.55EpididymiteNa2Be2Si6O15 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
9.DG.60EudidymiteNa2Be2Si6O15 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DG.65ElpiditeNa2ZrSi6O15 · 3H2OOrth.
9.DG.65PatyniteNaKCa4[Si9O23]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.67WhelaniteCu2+2Ca6[Si6O17(OH)](CO3)(OH)3 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Pnn2
9.DG.70EnricofrancoiteKNaCaSi4O10Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.70YusupoviteNa2Zr(Si6O15) · 2.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.DG.70LitidioniteKNaCuSi4O10Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.70Fenaksite(K,Na)4(Fe,Mn)2(Si4O10)2(OH,F)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.70ManaksiteKNaMnSi4O10Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.75SenkevichiteCsKNaCa2TiO[Si7O18](OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.75TinaksiteK2Na(Ca,Mn2+)2TiO[Si7O18(OH)]Tric.
9.DG.75TokkoiteK2Ca4[Si7O18(OH)](OH,F)Tric.
9.DG.80FluorcanasiteK3Na3Ca5Si12O30F4 · H2OMon. m : Bm
9.DG.80CanasiteK3Na3Ca5Si12O30(OH)4Mon. m : Bm
9.DG.85MiseriteK1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)5(Si6O15)(Si2O7)(OH,F)2 · yH2OTric.
9.DG.90FrankameniteK3Na3Ca5(Si12O30)(F,OH)4 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.92Charoite(K,Sr)15-16(Ca,Na)32[Si6O11(O,OH)6]2[Si12O18(O,OH)12]2[Si17O25(O,OH)18]2(OH,F)4 · ~3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
9.DG.95YuksporiteK4(Ca,Na)14(Sr,Ba)2(◻,Mn,Fe)(Ti,Nb)4(O,OH)4(Si6O17)2(Si2O7)3(H2O,OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.DG.97Eveslogite(Na,K,Ca,Sr,Ba)48 [(Ti,Nb,Mn,Fe2+)12Si48O144(OH)12](F,OH,Cl)14Mon. 2/m : P2/c

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:
Before the blowpipe sinters to a white bubbly mass, then melts to a brown glass with n = 1.574.
Notes:
Insoluble in water, slowly decomposed by dilute HCl or HNO3 with the formation of silica gel.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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Localities for ZoriteHide

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- 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).

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Russia (TL)
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Lovozersky District
      • Karnasurt Mountain
Mer'kov et al. (1973) +4 other references
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