Mineral - Nakrite
Nakrite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
2 - 2.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
whitegray
Birefringence
Luster
Pearly
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
leafy, massive, tabular
Formation
hydrothermal
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Very rare
Synonyms
Nakrite