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Phillipsite-K

A valid IMA mineral species
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K6(Si10Al6)O32 · 12H2O
Also given as(K,Na,Ca0.5,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32]. 12H2O.
Colour:
White
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
4 - 5
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Phillipsite Subgroup >Zeolite Group
Name:
Named after William Phillips (1775-1828), English mineralogist and founder of the Geologial Society of London. The K-dominant member of the phillipsite series.
Type Locality:
ⓘCapo di Bove, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Lazio, Italy
Zeolite Group.Phillipsite-Ca-Phillipsite-K Series, and thePhillipsite-K-Phillipsite-Na Series.

May be confused withmerlinoite.

See also the closely relatedflörkeite.


Unique Identifiers

Classification of Phillipsite-K

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
C : Chains of doubly-connected 4-membered rings

Mineral Symbols
Colour:
White
Streak:
White
Hardness:
4 - 5 onMohs scale

Optical Data of Phillipsite-K
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v or r < v

Chemistry of Phillipsite-K

Crystallography of Phillipsite-KGrant County, Oregon, USA 806
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.

Geological Environment

Synonyms of Phillipsite-K

Other Language Names for Phillipsite-K

Relationship of Phillipsite-K to other Species
Other Members of Phillipsite Subgroup:
HarmotomeBa2(Si12Al4)O32 · 12H2OMon. 2/m :P21/m
Phillipsite-CaCa3(Si10Al6)O32 · 12H2OMon. 2/m :P21/m
Phillipsite-Na(Na,K,Ca0.5,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] · 12H2OMon. 2/m :P21/m
Forms a series with:
Phillipsite-CaPhillipsite-Ca-Phillipsite-K Series
Phillipsite-NaPhillipsite-K-Phillipsite-Na Series

Common AssociatesOrth. 222 :C22219.GC.Garronite-NaNa6(Al6Si10O32) · 8.5H2OMon. 29.GC.05Gismondine-BaBa2Al4Si4O16 · 4-6H2O9.GC.05Garronite-CaNa2Ca5Al12Si20O64 · 27H2OTet.42m :I4m29.GC.05Gismondine-CaCaAl2Si2O8 · 4H2OMon. 2/m :P21/b9.GC.05GobbinsiteNa5(Si11Al5)O32 · 11H2OOrth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m) :Pnma9.GC.05AmiciteK2Na2Al4Si4O16 · 5H2OMon. 29.GC.10MartinandresiteBa2(Al4Si12O32) · 10H2OOrth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m) :Pmmn9.GC.10HarmotomeBa2(Si12Al4)O32 · 12H2OMon. 2/m :P21/m9.GC.10Phillipsite-CaCa3(Si10Al6)O32 · 12H2OMon. 2/m :P21/m9.GC.10Phillipsite-Na(Na,K,Ca0.5,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] · 12H2OMon. 2/m :P21/m9.GC.10Flörkeite(K3Ca2Na)[Al8Si8O32] · 12H2OTric.1 :P19.GC.15Merlinoite(K,Na)5(Ca,Ba)2Al9Si23O64 · 23H2OOrth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m) :Immm9.GC.20Mazzite-NaNa8[Al4Si14O36]2 · 30H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) :P63/mmc9.GC.20Mazzite-Mg(Mg,K,Ca)5(Si26Al10)O72 · 28H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) :P63/mmc9.GC.25PerlialiteK9Na(Ca,Sr)[Al2Si4O12]6 · 15H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) :P6/mmm9.GC.30BoggsiteCa8Na3(Si,Al)96O192 · 70H2OOrth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m) :Imma9.GC.35Paulingite-Ca(Ca,K,Na,Ba, ◻)10 (Si, Al)42O84 · 34H2OIso.m3m(4/m32/m)9.GC.35Paulingite-K(K2,Ca,Na2,Ba)5[Al10Si35O90] · 45H2OIso.m3m(4/m32/m)9.GC.35Paulingite-Na(Na2,K2,Ca,Ba)5[Al10Si35O90] · 45H2OIso.

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    • References for Phillipsite-KⓘCowlesite localityGraham et al. (2002)Graham et al. (2020)Graham et al. (2002)Francis (2010)Hollis (1979)+1 other reference
    Austria
     
    U. Kolitsch et al. (2009)Christine Elisabeth Hollerer (2001)+1 other reference
    Canada
     
    Horváth et al. (1990)+1 other referenceHORVÁTH (2010)
    Costa Rica
     
    Rodríguez et al. (2017)
    Cyprus
     
    Prüfer (2011)
    Czech Republic
     
    Pauliš P. et al. (2015)Pauliš et al. (2023)Pauliš et al. (2019)P.Pauliš et al. (Czech republic)Libor Hrůzek-Personal referenceLibor Hrůzek-Personal referenceLibor Hrůzek-Personal reference+1 other referenceP.Pauliš et al. (Czech rep.)P.Pauliš et al. (2017)Hrazdil (2001)Pauliš et al. (2024)Pauliš et al. (2021)Petr Fuchs collectionP.Pauliš et al. (Czech Rep.)ZEMAN P. (2018)P.Zeman et al. (2017)Petr Fuchs (2024, December)
    France
     
    Leconte J. (2015)Galli et al. (1972)Christophe Schwarze
    Germany
     
    WEISENBERGER et al. (2009)Volker Betz and Peter Lof collections ...Volker Betz collection and photosKeck (2008)Pöllmann et al. (2007)Keck (2004)Doelter (1921)SEM-EDS by Joy DesorHanneberg et al. (2009)+1 other referenceBlass et al. (2006)Blass (2010)Klein (2011)Blass (2010)Blass et al. (2006)Blass et al. (2006)Hentschel (1983)+1 other referenceBlaß et al. (2012)Blass et al. (2006)Blass et al. (2006)Blaß et al. (2003)Witzke (1994)
    Hungary
     
    GeodaKónya et al. (2011)
    Italy
     
    Russo et al. (2004)+1 other referenceRusso et al. (2004)Russo et al. (2004)+1 other referenceRusso (1996)+2 other referencesLuigi Chiappino data+1 other referenceRusso (1981)+4 other referencesStoppani et al. (1982)+2 other referencesMarignac (1845)+2 other referencesDel Caldo (1971)+5 other referencesZambonini (1902)+5 other referencesCresta et al. (2002)AMI UK ServiceCiriotti et al. (2011)Balestra C. (2014)Grill (1935)Sergio Varvello collectionSicurella et al. (2010)Sicurella et al. (2010)Bianchi et al. (2020)AMI UK ServiceBoscardin (2014)Boscardin (2014)Boscardin M. et al. (2011)Boscardin et al. (1975)+3 other referencesBoscardin et al. (2010)+1 other referenceZorzi et al. (eds.)
    Japan
     
    Matsubara (1998)
    New Zealand
     
    S. J. MillsBlackhead Quarry+1 other referenceJ. Thornton in Micro-Scope
    Russia
     
    PEKOV et al. (2013)Pekov et al. (2004) ...Yakovenchuk et al. (2010)Igor Pekov dataAntonov A.A. [Антонов А.А.] (2003)
    Slovakia
     
    Martin Števko-unpublishedŠtevko M. et al. (2019)
    Spain
     
    Paragénesis.Revista de Mineralogia. ...Calvo (2018)Calvo (2018)Analyzed by XRD by Dr. Joan Vinals (Barcelona)Calvo et al. (2013)Joan Rosell. RosellMinerals (2021)
    Switzerland
     
    Stalder et al. (1998)
    USA
     
    AM61_853Dunham (1933)Gladwell ( )+3 other referencesMicro Probe Volume VI Number 4Tschernich et al. (1982)+1 other referenceGladwell (2022)
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