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Mesolite
Name
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Na₂Ca₂(Si₉Al₆)O₃₀·8H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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2.26
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous, silky when fibrous
Luster
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{110}, {110}, perfect
Cleavage
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Fdd2
Space group
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Natrolite
Structural group
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Mes · Approved
IMA
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1813
Named in
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White, Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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