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Scolecite
Scolecite
Name
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Ca(Si₃Al₂)O₁₀·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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2.25–2.29
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous, silky when fibrous
Luster
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{110} and {110}, perfect
Cleavage
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Fd
Space group
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Natrolite
Structural group
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Slc · Approved
IMA
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1813
Named in
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White, Colorless, Pink
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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