Eveslogite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Eveslogite
Formula:
(Na,K,Ca,Sr,Ba)48 [(Ti,Nb,Mn,Fe2+)12Si48O144(OH)12](F,OH,Cl)14
Colour:
light-brown or yellow-brown
Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.85
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named for the type locality, Mt. Eveslogchorr, Khibiny massif, Kola peninsula, Russia.
This page provides mineralogical data about Eveslogite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
27104
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27104:8
IMA Classification of Eveslogite
Approved
IMA Formula:
(Ca,K,Na,Sr,Ba)48(Ti,Nb,Fe,Mn)12(OH)12Si48O144(OH,F,Cl)14
Approval year:
2001
Classification of Eveslogite
9.DG.97
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
G : Inosilicates with 3-periodic single and multiple chains
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
G : Inosilicates with 3-periodic single and multiple chains
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 |
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Evl | 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 Eveslogite
Vitreous, Silky
Colour:
Light-brown or yellow-brown
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
{001}and {010} cleavages
{001}and {010} cleavages
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
2.85 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.93 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Eveslogite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.631(2) nβ = 1.641(2) nγ = 1.647(2)
2V:
Calculated: 82°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.016
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.
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.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
Y and Z = pale yellow, X = colorless
Chemistry of Eveslogite
Mindat Formula:
(Na,K,Ca,Sr,Ba)48 [(Ti,Nb,Mn,Fe2+)12Si48O144(OH)12](F,OH,Cl)14
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Eveslogite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 14.069(3) Å, b = 24.937(5) Å, c = 44.31(2) Å
β = 95.02(4)°
β = 95.02(4)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.564 : 1 : 1.777
Unit Cell V:
15,486.03 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
12.33 Å | (51) |
6.199 Å | (42) |
3.127 Å | (65) |
3.110 Å | (52) |
2.990 Å | (59) |
2.940 Å | (45) |
2.835 Å | (100) |
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 Eveslogite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Fibrous grains, up to 0.05 mm across and 5 cm long.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineraloigcal Museum, Moscow, Russia
Geological Setting of Type Material:
A monomineralic veinlet that cuts poikilitic nepheline syenite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Eveslogite
Other Language Names for Eveslogite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Eveslogite associated with Titanium-bearing Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.DG. | Barrydawsonite-(Y) | Na1.5Y0.5CaSi3O8(OH) |
9.DG. | Paratobermorite | Ca5AlSi5O16(OH) · 5H2O |
9.DG. | Calcinaksite | KNaCa(Si4O10) · H2O |
9.DG. | Alvesite | NaKZrSi6O15 · 2H2O |
9.DG.02 | Steedeite | NaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2 |
9.DG.02 | Nolzeite | NaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2 · 2H2O |
9.DG.05 | Murakamiite | LiCa2Si3O8(OH) |
9.DG.05 | Serandite | NaMn2+2Si3O8(OH) |
9.DG.05 | Bustamite | CaMn2+(Si2O6) |
9.DG.05 | Pectolite | NaCa2Si3O8(OH) |
9.DG.05 | Tanohataite | LiMn2Si3O8(OH) |
9.DG.05 | Dalnegorskite | Ca5Mn(Si3O9)2 |
9.DG.05 | Wollastonite-1A | CaSiO3 |
9.DG.05 | Wollastonite | Ca3(Si3O9) |
9.DG.05 | Ferrobustamite | CaFe2+(Si2O6) |
9.DG.05 | Schizolite | NaCaMnSi3O8(OH) |
9.DG.07 | Cascandite | CaScSi3O8(OH) |
9.DG.08 | Plombièrite | Ca5Si6O16(OH)2 · 7H2O |
9.DG.10 | Clinotobermorite | Ca5Si6O17 · 5H2O |
9.DG.10 | Riversideite | Ca5Si6O16(OH)2 · 2H2O |
9.DG.10 | Tobermorite | Ca5Si6O17 · 5H2O |
9.DG.12 | Jusite | Na2Ca15Al4Si16O54 · 17H2O |
9.DG.12 | Kenotobermorite | Ca4Si6O15(OH)2 · 5H2O |
9.DG.15 | Foshagite | Ca4(Si3O9)(OH)2 |
9.DG.20 | Jennite | Ca9(Si3O9)2(OH)8 · 8H2O |
9.DG.20 | Kamenevite | K2TiSi3O9 · H2O |
9.DG.25 | Paraumbite | K3Zr2H(Si3O9)2 · nH2O |
9.DG.25 | Umbite | K2(Zr,Ti)Si3O9 · H2O |
9.DG.30 | Sørensenite | Na4SnBe2Si6O16(OH)4 |
9.DG.32 | Escheite | Ca2NaMnTi5[Si12O34]O2(OH)3 · 12H2O |
9.DG.35 | Xonotlite | Ca6(Si6O17)(OH)2 |
9.DG.40 | Hillebrandite | Ca2(SiO3)(OH)2 |
9.DG.45 | Zorite | Na8(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 14H2O |
9.DG.45 | Chivruaiite | Ca4(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 13-14H2O |
9.DG.50 | Haineaultite | (Na,Ca)5Ca(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,F)8 · 5H2O |
9.DG.55 | Epididymite | Na2Be2Si6O15 · H2O |
9.DG.60 | Eudidymite | Na2Be2Si6O15 · H2O |
9.DG.65 | Elpidite | Na2ZrSi6O15 · 3H2O |
9.DG.65 | Patynite | NaKCa4[Si9O23] |
9.DG.67 | Whelanite | Cu2+2Ca6[Si6O17(OH)](CO3)(OH)3 · 2H2O |
9.DG.70 | Enricofrancoite | KNaCaSi4O10 |
9.DG.70 | Yusupovite | Na2Zr(Si6O15) · 2.5H2O |
9.DG.70 | Litidionite | KNaCuSi4O10 |
9.DG.70 | Fenaksite | (K,Na)4(Fe,Mn)2(Si4O10)2(OH,F) |
9.DG.70 | Manaksite | KNaMnSi4O10 |
9.DG.75 | Senkevichite | CsKNaCa2TiO[Si7O18](OH) |
9.DG.75 | Tinaksite | K2Na(Ca,Mn2+)2TiO[Si7O18(OH)] |
9.DG.75 | Tokkoite | K2Ca4[Si7O18(OH)](OH,F) |
9.DG.80 | Fluorcanasite | K3Na3Ca5Si12O30F4 · H2O |
9.DG.80 | Canasite | K3Na3Ca5Si12O30(OH)4 |
9.DG.85 | Miserite | K1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)5(Si6O15)(Si2O7)(OH,F)2 · yH2O |
9.DG.90 | Frankamenite | K3Na3Ca5(Si12O30)(F,OH)4 · H2O |
9.DG.92 | Charoite | (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 · ~3H2O |
9.DG.95 | Yuksporite | K4(Ca,Na)14(Sr,Ba)2(◻,Mn,Fe)(Ti,Nb)4(O,OH)4(Si6O17)2(Si2O7)3(H2O,OH)3 |
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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Russia (TL) | |
| Pekov (1998) +1 other reference |
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Fersman Gorge, Eveslogchorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia