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CHABASIE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
CaAl2Si4O12·6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A white to yellow or red member of the zeolite group occurring in glassy rhombohedral crystals.

CONT

Chabazite ... is a mineral of secondary origin found lining cavities in volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks.

OBS

First named by Bosc d'Antic in 1788, from the Greek "chabazios," an ancient name of a stone.

OBS

Chemical formula: CaAl2Si4O12·6H2O

OBS

chabazite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CaAl2Si4O12·6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (silicate) du système cristallin rhomboédrique, trouvé en cristaux blancs à rougeâtres.

OBS

Formule chimique : CaAl2Si4O12·6H2O

OBS

chabasie : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CaAl2Si4O12·6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Aluminosilicato de calcio cuyos cristales romboédricos se encuentran en las fonolitas.

OBS

Pertenece a la familia de las ceolitas.

OBS

Fórmula química: CaAl2Si4O12·6H2O

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