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Minerals - Petalite | TerraCollect
Mineral - Petalite
Petalite
LiAl[Si₄O₁₀][
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
LiAl[Si₄O₁₀][
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
6 - 6.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Optical Properties
Color
gray
red
colorless
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
massive,
tabular
Formation
Magmatisch
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rather rare
Synonyms
Petalite
