日本ゼオライト学会　刊行物 Publication of Japan Zeolite Association

Reports on surface observations of six natural zeolites by atomic force microscopy (AFM) were reviewed. All these works appear to have achieved atomistic resolution, although there seems to be some controversy as to the interpretation of the AFM images obtained. The Surface structures of these natural zeolites, including the ones pissibly caused by adsorption, were discussed in light of the AFM images obtained under various liquids as well as under ambient conditions.