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Larnite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About LarniteHide

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Aerial View of Larne
Formula:
Ca2SiO4
Colour:
White, gray, colorless in thin section
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
6
Specific Gravity:
3.28 - 3.33
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
The material was first identified from Portland cement and named belite by Törneborn in 1897. The natural substance, a mineral, was named by Tilley in 1929 after the town of Larne, North Ireland, UK. The town is near the type locality of Scawt Hill.
Dimorph of:
The high-temperature, monoclinic polymorph of Calcio-Olivine.

Larnite crystallizes at high temperatures. It occurs in limestones or chalk zones in contact with molten basaltic rocks. Larnite is stable in the range of 520° to 670° C; otherwise, it is only metastable at lower temperatures and inverts to its low-temperature polymorph, Calcio-Olivine, when shocked.

An important phase (Belite, β-C2S) in cement clinker.
Five polymorphs of Ca2SiO4 are known; some are stabilised by impurities.

Larnite is NOT a member of the olivine group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2333
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2333:3

Similar NamesHide

Lardite (of Wallerius)A synonym of Talc
LauraniiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCu6Cd2(SO4)2(OH)12 · 5H2O
LaurioniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredPbCl(OH)

IMA Classification of LarniteHide

Classification of LarniteHide

9.AD.05

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
D : Nesosilicates without additional anions; cations in [6] and/or greater coordination
51.5.1.1

51 : NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups Only
5 : Insular SiO4 Groups Only with cations in >[6] coordination
14.5.6

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
5 : Silicates of Ca

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
LrnIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
LrnWhitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371
LarThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of LarniteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
White, gray, colorless in thin section
Hardness:
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
{100} good;
{010} imperfect
Density:
3.28 - 3.33 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.326 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of LarniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.700 - 1.715 nβ = 1.715 - 1.723 nγ = 1.725 - 1.740
2V:
Measured: 60° to 63°, Calculated: 74°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.025
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.

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Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.

Surface Relief:
Very High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized biaxial acute bisectrix (Bxa) interference figure - the conoscopic view for a grain cut perpendicular to the acute bisectrix, using this mineral's 2V. The two small white dots mark the melatopes - the points where the two optic axes emerge - and are shown only when they fall within the field of view. The coloured bands are isochromatics, and the dark bands are isogyres.

Rotate the stage: at 0°/90° the isogyres form a cross through the melatopes; at 45° they pull apart into curved hyperbolas. That splitting on rotation - absent in a uniaxial figure - is the standard diagnostic test for telling biaxial minerals from uniaxial ones. If 2V is large, the melatopes may fall outside the field of view, as they often do at the microscope too.
Dispersion:
r > v

Chemistry of LarniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca2SiO4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Ca46.538 %
O37.156 %
Si16.306 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Ca
O
Si
Common Impurities:
Al,Fe,Mg,Na,H2O,C,P

Crystallography of LarniteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/c
Setting:
P21/n
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.502(1) Å, b = 6.745(1) Å, c = 9.297(1) Å
β = 94.59(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.816 : 1 : 1.378
Unit Cell V:
343.91 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Twinning:
Common. Polysynthetic parallel to {100}.

Crystal StructureHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0020214LarniteYamnova N A, Zubkova N V, Eremin N N, Zadov A E, Gazeev V M (2011) Crystal structure of larnite beta-Ca2SiO4 and specific features of polymorphic transitions in dicalcium orthosilicate Crystallography Reports 56 210-2202011synthetic0293
0012184LarniteTsurumi T, Hirano Y, Kato H, Kamiya T, Daimon M (1994) Crystal structure and hydration of belite Ceramic Transactions 40 19-251994synthetic0293
0012183LarniteTsurumi T, Hirano Y, Kato H, Kamiya T, Daimon M (1994) Crystal structure and hydration of belite Ceramic Transactions 40 19-251994synthetic0293
0012182LarniteTsurumi T, Hirano Y, Kato H, Kamiya T, Daimon M (1994) Crystal structure and hydration of belite Ceramic Transactions 40 19-251994synthetic0293
0012181LarniteTsurumi T, Hirano Y, Kato H, Kamiya T, Daimon M (1994) Crystal structure and hydration of belite Ceramic Transactions 40 19-251994synthetic0293
0012180LarniteTsurumi T, Hirano Y, Kato H, Kamiya T, Daimon M (1994) Crystal structure and hydration of belite Ceramic Transactions 40 19-251994synthetic0293
0012179LarniteTsurumi T, Hirano Y, Kato H, Kamiya T, Daimon M (1994) Crystal structure and hydration of belite Ceramic Transactions 40 19-251994synthetic0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.795 Å(100)
2.744 Å(95)
2.780 Å(90)
2.608 Å(65)
2.188 Å(65)
2.731 Å(40)
2.716 Å(40)
Comments:
Synthetic. (ICDD 9-351).

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
31 : Thermally altered carbonate, phosphate, and iron formations
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies)
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals<0.36
51 : Pyrometamorphic minerals (see also #54 and #56)<0.36
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56)
Geological Setting:
Metamorphosed sedimentary carbonate formations in contact with basaltic rocks.

Type Occurrence of LarniteHide

Synonyms of LarniteHide

Other Language Names for LarniteHide

Dutch:Larniet
Russian:Ларнит
Simplified Chinese:斜硅钙石
Traditional Chinese:斜矽鈣石

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
9 photos of Larnite associated with GehleniteCa2Al[AlSiO7]
6 photos of Larnite associated with SrebrodolskiteCa2Fe3+2O5
6 photos of Larnite associated with ShulamititeCa3TiFe3+AlO8
5 photos of Larnite associated with FluorkyuygeniteCa12Al14O32[(H2O)4F2]
5 photos of Larnite associated with OldhamiteCaS
4 photos of Larnite associated with SpinelMgAl2O4
4 photos of Larnite associated with HillebranditeCa2(SiO3)(OH)2
3 photos of Larnite associated with ChegemiteCa7(SiO4)3(OH)2
3 photos of Larnite associated with RondorfiteCa8Mg(SiO4)4Cl2
3 photos of Larnite associated with ScawtiteCa7(Si3O9)2CO3 · 2H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.AD.AdrianiteCa12(Al4Mg3Si7)O32Cl6Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.10Calcio-olivineCa2SiO4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
9.AD.15MerwiniteCa3Mg(SiO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/c
9.AD.20BredigiteCa7Mg(SiO4)4Orth. mm2 : Pnn2
9.AD.25MidbariteCa3Mg2(V5+2Si)O12Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25Menzerite-(Y)(Y2Ca)Mg2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25UvaroviteCa3Cr3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25EltyubyuiteCa12Fe3+10Si4O32Cl6Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.25EringaiteCa3Sc2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25HenritermieriteCa3Mn3+2(SiO4)2[◻(OH)4]Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/acd
9.AD.25 va'Hydrougrandite'(Ca,Mg,Fe2+)3(Fe3+,Al)2[(OH)4(SiO4)2]Iso.
9.AD.25CalderiteMn2+3Fe3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25NikmelnikoviteCa12(Fe2+Fe3+3Al3◻)[SiO4]6[◻(OH)4]5◻4Trig. 3 : R3
9.AD.25HutcheoniteCa3Ti2(SiO4)(AlO4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25Wadalite(Ca,Mg)6(Al,Fe3+)4((Si,Al)O4)3O4Cl3Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.25RubiniteCa3Ti3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25KerimasiteCa3Zr2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25HoltstamiteCa3Al2(SiO4)2[◻(OH)4]Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/acd
9.AD.25SpessartineMn2+3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25ToturiteCa3Sn2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25KimzeyiteCa3Zr2(SiO4)(AlO4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25'Khoharite'Mg3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
9.AD.25IrinarassiteCa3Sn2(SiO4)(AlO4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25KnorringiteMg3Cr3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25GoldmaniteCa3V3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25'Blythite'Mn2+3Mn3+2[SiO4]3
9.AD.25'Skiagite'Fe2+3Fe3+2[SiO4]3
9.AD.25'UM1984-37-SiO:CrMn'Mn2+3Cr3+2(SiO4)3
9.AD.25AlmandineFe2+3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25 va'Yamatoite'(Mn2+,Ca)3(V3+,Al)2(SiO4)3Iso.
9.AD.25MomoiiteMn2+3V3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25GrossularCa3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25AndraditeCa3Fe3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25MorimotoiteCa3(TiFe2+)(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25MajoriteMg3(MgSi)(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25PyropeMg3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25SchorlomiteCa3Ti2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.30HafnonHf(SiO4)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30ZirconZr(SiO4)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30CoffiniteU(SiO4) · nH2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30ThoriteTh(SiO4)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30 va'Auerlite'near Th(Si,P)O4
9.AD.30Stetindite-(Ce)Ce4+SiO4Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.35'Tombarthite-(Y)'Y4(Si,H4)4O12-x(OH)4+2xMon.
9.AD.35HuttoniteThSiO4Mon. 2/m : P21/c
9.AD.40EulytineBi4(SiO4)3Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.45ReiditeZr(SiO4)Tet. 4/m : I41/a
9.AD.55JeffbeniteMg3Al2Si3O12Tet. 42m : I42d

Other InformationHide

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 LarniteHide

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Localities for LarniteHide

Showing 81 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- 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).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Südoststeiermark District
      • Klöch
Exel (1993)
Brazil
 
  • Mato Grosso
    • Juína
Wang et al. (2026)
Canada
 
  • Nunavut
    • Qikiqtaaluk Region
      • Bathurst Island
Mitchell et al. (1984)
Cape Verde
 
  • Sotavento Islands
M.M.S. Cabral Pinto et al. (2011)
Central African Republic
 
  • Nana-Mambéré
    • Lobaye River (Bali River)
Nazarov et al. (1998)
Czech Republic
 
  • Prague
Ettler et al. (2015)
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • Sévérac-d'Aveyron
publication date: November 2018 +1 other reference
Georgia
 
  • South Ossetia
    • Kel’ volcanic area
      • Shadil-Khokh volcano
Galuskina et al. (2015) +2 other references
Germany
 
  • Hesse
    • Kassel Region
Oehm et al. (1983) +6 other references
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Mayen
Hentschel (1961)
in the collection of Christof Schäfer
in the collection of Christof Schäfer
Skrzyńska et al. (2023)
Juroszek et al. (Ti 5 Fe) +1 other reference
      • Vordereifel
        • Ettringen
Hentschel (1987)
Sharygin (2012)
Juroszek et al. (2024)
in the collection of Christof Schäfer
Juroszek et al. (Ti 5 Fe)
in the collection of Christof Schäfer +1 other reference
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Daun
        • Üdersdorf
Schüller et al. (1986) +1 other reference
Greenland
 
  • Sermersooq
    • Kangerlussuaq Fjord
Nielsen et al. (1997)
Israel
 
  • Southern District
    • Beersheba Subdistrict
      • Arad
Kahlenberg et al. (2019)
      • Tamar Regional Council
Sharygin et al. (2008)
Britvin et al. (2026)
Galuskina et al. (2017)
Galuskin et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Gross (1984)
Murashko et al. (2025)
Krzątała et al. (2023)
Sharygin et al. (2019)
Sokol et al. (2015)
Galuskin et al. (2023)
Galuskin et al. (2016)
Italy
 
  • Lazio
    • Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
Federico et al. (2002)
  • Umbria
    • Terni Province
      • San Venanzo
Jordan
 
  • Amman Governorate
    • Transjordan Plateau
      • Daba-Siwaqa complex
Pitty et al. (2010)
        • Hashem region
          • Lisdan-Siwaga Fault
            • Siwaga
              • Tulul al Hammam
Sokol +9 other references
  • Irbid Governorate
    • Maqarin area
Pitty et al. (2010)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Ulytau Region
    • Zhanaarka District
      • Atasu Mine
Krigman et al. (2001)
Middle East
 
Gross (1977)
Mongolia
 
  • Töv Province
    • Bayan District
Peretyazhko et al. (2017)
New Zealand
 
  • Northland Region
    • Kaipara District
Mason (1957)
Baker et al. (1980)
North Macedonia
 
  • Kavadarci Municipality
    • Vozarci
Đorđević et al. (2024)
Norway
 
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Kristiansund
Bugge et al. (1980) +1 other reference
Palestine
 
  • West Bank
    • Bethlehem Governorate
Galuskina et al. (2019)
    • Jericho Governorate
Sokol et al. (2011) +3 other references
    • Quds Governorate
Galuskin et al. (2014) +2 other references
Poland
 
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Rybnik County
      • Gmina Czerwionka-Leszczyny
PXRD (ŁK)
Romania
 
  • Brașov County
Szakáll
Szakáll et al. (2010)
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Sharygin (2015)
Zateeva et al. (2007)
Cesnokov et al. (1998)
    • Kopeysk
Pekov (1998)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Narin-Kunta
Armbruster et al. (2011) +1 other reference
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Chegemsky District
Bailau +2 other references
        • Lakargi Mountain
Galuskina et al. (2013) +1 other reference
Galuskina et al. (2010)
Galuskin +10 other references
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Maimecha and Kotui Rivers Basin
Henderson et al. (1999)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kola Peninsula
Korobeinikov et al. (1998)
South Africa
 
  • Gauteng
    • City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
      • Cullinan
Petra Diamonds Ltd
Spain
 
  • Canary Islands
    • Las Palmas Province
      • Fuerteventura
        • Fuerteventura Basal Complex
Casillas et al. (2024)
Tanzania
 
  • Arusha region
    • Ngorongoro District
Henderson et al. (1999) +1 other reference
Turkey
 
  • Trabzon Province
Sebastian Axt +1 other reference
UK
 
  • Northern Ireland
    • County Antrim
McConnell (1954) +2 other references
      • Larne
        • Glenoe
Henmi et al. (1973) +2 other references
American Mineralogist: 33: 786 +4 other references
  • Scotland
    • Argyll and Bute
      • Isle of Mull
Cann (1965) +1 other reference
    • Highland
      • Caol and Mallaig
        • Isle of Muck
Tilley (1947)
      • Fort William and Ardnamurchan
        • Ardnamurchan
American Mineralogist 35:1080
Agrell (1965) +2 other references
Ukraine
 
  • Donetsk Oblast
    • Gorlovka
      • Kalinin coal mine
Шарыгин (2015)
USA
 
  • California
    • Inyo County
      • Darwin Hills
        • Darwin Mining District
          • Darwin
Am Min (1962)
  • Connecticut
    • Middlesex County
      • Portland
        • Collins Hill
          • Strickland pegmatite
Schooner (circa 1985)
  • Illinois
    • Cook County
      • Chicago
Roadcap et al. (2005)
  • Texas
    • Brewster County
      • Christmas Mountains
Smith (1991)
    • Culberson County
      • Apache Peak area
Bridge (1966) +1 other reference
  • Wyoming
    • Campbell County
      • Reno Junction
Frank K. Mazdab collection +2 other references
 
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