Dellaite

Formula:  Ca6Si3O11(OH)2

Origin of name:  For Della M. Roy, American materials scientist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

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Colour:  Colourless

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals prismatic, elongated

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Specific gravity:  2.94

Cleavage:  None

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