Gobbinsite

Formula:  (Na,K)4Ca(Al6Si10)O32 . 12H2O

Origin of name:   After locality; south of Gobbins area, Magee Island, Northern Ireland

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic pseudotetragonal

Crystal class:  mm2 or 422

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Colour:  White

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Habit:  Crystals lath-shaped, fibrous, in clusters

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  2.15

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  White

 

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