Phase changes and amorphization of zeolites at high pressures: The case of scolecite and mesolite
Pressure-induced amorphous-phase transitions (amorphization) have been observed in framework silicates like quartz and feldspars. A similar crystalline to highly disordered solid phase transition is reported in this study for two zeolites, scolecite and mesolite. Pressure-induced amorphization is demonstrated using in situ X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. Before complete amorphization, progressive structural changes are observed below 10 GPa. The transition from the crystal to the amorphous phase is irreversible, and the pressure-quenched samples exhibit Raman spectra that bear strong resemblance to aluminosilicate glasses obtained by quenching a liquid. In some cases, however, decompression from 15 GPa of fully amorphized samples is accompanied by a rim recrystallization of the sample and preservation of an amorphous phase with a structure different from that quenched in other experiments. Shear stresses seem to have important control of the transformation occurring during the decompression of the samples.
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Malezieux, J. M., Itie, J. P., & Gillet, P. (1996). Phase changes and amorphization of zeolites at high pressures: The case of scolecite and mesolite. American Mineralogist, 81(5-6), 651–657. https://doi.org/10.2138/am-1996-5-612
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WOS:A1996UP41100012
1996
81
5-6
651
657
REVIEWED
OTHER