Crystal structure of the zeolite mutinaite, the natural analogue of ZSM-5

We describe the crystal structure of the high-silica zeolite mutinaite, recently found at Mt. Adamson (Northern Victoria Land, Antarctica). Mutinaite is the natural counterpart of the synthetic zeolite ZSM-5. The new mineral, (Na2.76K0.11Mg0.21Ca3.78) (Al11.20Si84.91) · 6O H2O H2O, is orthorhombic,...

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Published in:Zeolites
Main Authors: VEZZALINI G., QUARTIERI S., GALLI E., KVICK A., ALBERTI, Alberto, CRUCIANI, Giuseppe
Other Authors: Vezzalini, G., Alberti, Alberto, Quartieri, S., Galli, E., Kvick, A., Cruciani, Giuseppe
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 1997
Subjects:
Adamson
Victoria Land
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11392/1199780
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0144-2449(97)00124-3
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Summary:We describe the crystal structure of the high-silica zeolite mutinaite, recently found at Mt. Adamson (Northern Victoria Land, Antarctica). Mutinaite is the natural counterpart of the synthetic zeolite ZSM-5. The new mineral, (Na2.76K0.11Mg0.21Ca3.78) (Al11.20Si84.91) · 6O H2O H2O, is orthorhombic, space group Pnma, with a = 20.201(2), b = 19.991(2), and c = 13.469(2) Å. A single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiment was performed at the synchrotron radiation source ESRF (Grenoble). No Si-Al order in the framework has been detected. Large distances between ions in the channels and framework oxygens suggest weak interactions between the framework and extraframework species.

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