Mineral - Silhydrite
Silhydrite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
3SiO₂ · H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
1
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
whitepink
Birefringence
Luster
Earthy
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
orthorhombic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
coarse, crusty, massive
Formation
Sekundär
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Very rare
Synonyms
Silhydrite