Calciohilairite

Formula:  CaZrSi3O9 . 3H2O

Origin of name:  From calcium and hilairite

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  32

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Colour:  White to pale blue

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Trigonal prismatic crystals to 2 mm

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  2.68

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Ca analogue of hilairite

 

 

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