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Zolotarevite
A valid IMA mineral species
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Andrey A. Zolotarev
Formula:
Na5Zr[Si6O15(OH)3] · 3H2O
Colour:
Cherry red
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.75
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named in honor of Dr. Andrey A. Zolotarev (b. 1982), a crystallographer from St. Petersburg State University, Russian Federation.
This page provides mineralogical data about Zolotarevite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
55332
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55332:2
IMA Classification of Zolotarevite
Classification of Zolotarevite
9.CJ.
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
J : [Si6O18]12- 6-membered single rings (sechser-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
J : [Si6O18]12- 6-membered single rings (sechser-Einfachringe), without insular complex anions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zlo | 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 Zolotarevite
Vitreous
Colour:
Cherry red
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
2.75(5) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.85 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Calculated value based on the empirical formula.
Optical Data of Zolotarevite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.580(2) nβ = 1.600(2) nγ = 1.602(2)
2V:
Measured: <10°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.022
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Interference Colours:
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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.
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Chemistry of Zolotarevite
Mindat Formula:
Na5Zr[Si6O15(OH)3] · 3H2O
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Zolotarevite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m(32/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Setting:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.294(6) Å, c = 13.115(8) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.274
Unit Cell V:
1203.7 ų
Z:
3
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 7.37 Å | (69) |
| 5.26 Å | ( 56) |
| 3.686 Å | (64) |
| 3.330 Å | (79) |
| 3.265 Å | (99) |
| 2.640 Å | (100) |
| 2.576 Å | (60) |
| 1.842 Å | (29) |
Comments:
From Type Description.
Type Occurrence of Zolotarevite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Anhedral grains up to 1 mm across.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the collection of the Geological and the Mineralogical Museum of the Geological Institute, Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 14 Fersman Street, Apatity 184209, Russia, catalogue number GIM 7910 .
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Leucocratic nepheline syenite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Zolotarevite
Other Language Names for Zolotarevite
Dutch:Zolotareviet
German:Zolotarevit
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 9.CJ. | 'Avdeevite' | NaAl4(Be5Li)(Si6O18)2(H2O)1-2 |
| 9.CJ. | 'Beryllocordierite-Na' | NaMg4(Al5Be)(AlSi5O18)2 · 2H2O |
| 9.CJ. | Sachanbińskiite | NaMn4(Al5Be)(AlSi5O18)2 · 2H2O |
| 9.CJ. | Nakkaalaaqite | K2[Na3Ca]LiCa2Ti2Be4Si12O38 |
| 9.CJ.05 | Johnkoivulaite-(Cs) | Cs[Be2B]Mg2Si6O18 |
| 9.CJ.05 | Beryl | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
| 9.CJ.05 | Bazzite | Be3Sc2(Si6O18) |
| 9.CJ.05 | Ferroindialite | (Fe2+,Mg)2Al4Si5O18 |
| 9.CJ.05 va | 'Vorobyevite' | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
| 9.CJ.05 | Stoppaniite | Be3Fe3+2(Si6O18) · H2O |
| 9.CJ.05 | Indialite | Mg2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
| 9.CJ.10 | Sekaninaite | Fe2+2Al4Si5O18 |
| 9.CJ.10 | Cordierite | Mg2Al4Si5O18 |
| 9.CJ.15a | Zirsinalite | Na6(Ca,Mn2+,Fe2+)Zr(Si6O18) |
| 9.CJ.15a | Kapustinite | Na6ZrSi6O16(OH)2 |
| 9.CJ.15a | Townendite | Na8ZrSi6O18 |
| 9.CJ.15a | Combeite | Na4.5Ca3.5Si6O17.5(OH)0.5 |
| 9.CJ.15a | Kazakovite | Na6Mn2+Ti(Si6O18) |
| 9.CJ.15a | Tisinalite | Na3H3(Mn,Ca,Fe)TiSi6(O,OH)18 · 2H2O |
| 9.CJ.15a | Lovozerite | Na2Ca(Zr,Ti)(Si6O12)[(OH)4O2] · H2O |
| 9.CJ.15a | Litvinskite | Na2(◻,Na,Mn)ZrSi6O12(OH,O)6 |
| 9.CJ.15c | Koashvite | Na6(Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)Si6O18 · H2O |
| 9.CJ.15b | Imandrite | Na12Ca3Fe3+2(Si6O18)2 |
| 9.CJ.25 | Baratovite | KCa7(Ti,Zr)2Li3Si12O36F2 |
| 9.CJ.25 | Aleksandrovite | KCa7Sn2Li3Si12O36F2 |
| 9.CJ.25 | Katayamalite | KLi3Ca7Ti2(SiO3)12(OH)2 |
| 9.CJ.30 | Dioptase | CuSiO3 · H2O |
| 9.CJ.35 | Kostylevite | K2Zr(Si3O9) · H2O |
| 9.CJ.40 | Petarasite | Na5Zr2(Si6O18)(Cl,OH) · 2H2O |
| 9.CJ.45 | Gerenite-(Y) | (Ca,Na)2(Y,REE)3Si6O18 · 2H2O |
| 9.CJ.50 | Odintsovite | K2Na4Ca3Ti2Be4Si12O38 |
| 9.CJ.55 | Mathewrogersite | Pb7FeAl3GeSi12O36(OH,H2O)6 |
| 9.CJ.60 | Pezzottaite-(Cs) | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
Other Information
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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References for Zolotarevite
Reference List:
Miyawaki, Ritsuro, Hatert, Frédéric, Pasero, Marco, Mills, Stuart J. (2021) IMA Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification (CNMNC) – Newsletter 59. European Journal of Mineralogy, 33 (1) 139-143 doi:10.5194/ejm-33-139-2021
Mikhailova, Julia A., Selivanova, Ekaterina A., Krivovichev, Sergey V., Pakhomovsky, Yakov A., Chukanov, Nikita V., Yakovenchuk, Victor N. (2022) The new mineral zolotarevite, Na5Zr[Si6O15(ОН)3]⋅2–3H2O, the first highly hydrated lovozerite-group member from the Lovozero alkaline massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia. Mineralogical Magazine, 86 (2) 263-271 doi:10.1180/mgm.2022.13
Localities for Zolotarevite
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Russia (TL) | |
| Miyawaki et al. (2021) +1 other reference |
