Mineral - Clinoptilolite-(Ca)
Clinoptilolite-(Ca)
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Ca₃(Si₃₀Al₆)O₇₂ · 20H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5 - 4
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
whiteredorangeyellowcolorless
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
leafy, spherical, tabular
Formation
Vulkanisch
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rather rare
Synonyms
Clinoptilolite-(Ca)