Formula: (Na,K)3(Ba,Ca)4(Ti,Fe,Al)6Si8O26(OH)14
Origin of name: For Henry deLinde, American amateur mineralogist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class:2/m
Twinning:
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Colour: Pinkish-gray
Diaphaneity: Translucent
Luster: Resinous, pearly
Habit: Micrometer size lath-like or flake-like crystals forming tiny compact spherulitic aggregates to 1 mm
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 3.3
Cleavage: 1; {001} good
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