Paulingite

paulingite

paulingite-Ca

paulingite-K

erionite

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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:

Volcanic igneous environments

Paulingite occurs in basalt associated with erionite and pyrite.

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