Formula: CaZrSi3O9 . 3H2O
Origin of name: From calcium and hilairite
Crystal class: 32
Colour: White to pale blue
Diaphaneity:
Habit: Trigonal prismatic crystals to 2 mm
Hardness: 4
Specific gravity: 2.68
Cleavage: None
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Ca analogue of hilairite
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