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Paulingite refers to:
Paulingite-Ca:
(Ca,K,Na,Ba,☐)10(Si,Al)42O84.34H2O IMA formula
Paulingite-K:
(K,Ca,Na,Ba,☐)10(Si,Al)42O84.34H2O IMA formula
Paulingite-Na:
(Na2,K2,Ca,Ba)5[Al10Si35O90].45H2O
not approved, Mindat formula
tectosilicates (framework silicates), zeolite group
Crystal system: Isometric
Environments:
Paulingite occurs in basalt associated with
erionite and pyrite.
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