gmelinite

gmelinite, hydrated sodium aluminosilicate mineral in the zeolite family [(Na₂,Ca)Al₂Si₄O₁₂·6H₂O]. Its crystal structure and chemical composition are similar to those of chabazite (q.v.), with which it is commonly found.

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Article Title: gmelinite

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 24 January 2018

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Access Date: February 22, 2025