Minerals

Mordenite is a zeolite mineral, which means it is a hydrated alumino-silicate with a three-dimensional framework structure. It is named after the town of Morden in Canada, where it was first discovered in 1898. Mordenite is found in cavities of basaltic rocks and also in sedimentary rocks.Mordenite has a unique crystal structure that is made up of interconnected channels and cavities. These channels allow for the movement of small molecules, such as water and gases, which makes Mordenite useful in industrial applications such as catalysis and gas separation.In terms of physical properties, Mordenite has a hardness of 4.5-5 on the...