Minimeerumit
Minimeerumit is a term used in speculative mineralogy and materials science to describe a nanoscale aluminosilicate mineral phase. The name suggests a miniature, nanometer-scale crystal structure that shares features with larger framework silicates but exhibits distinct properties due to its reduced crystallite size and high surface area. In proposed models, minimeerumit would form a three-dimensional network of corner-sharing tetrahedra formed by silicon and aluminum, with interstitial sites that can host hydrated cations and water molecules.
In laboratory contexts, minimeerumit has been discussed as a possible outcome of hydrothermal synthesis using silicate
Natural occurrence of minimeerumit remains unconfirmed. Some hypotheses posit that nanoscale aluminosilicate motifs could form in
Potential properties discussed for minimeerumit include high surface area, tunable porosity, and the ability to accommodate