Formula: (Na,K)2CaZr2Si10O26 . 5-6H2O
Origin of name: For Charles Lemoyne, prominent figure in Canadian history
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
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Colour: Whitish with light yellow tint
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals prismatic, minute, in spherulites
Hardness: ~ 4
Specific gravity: 2.29
Cleavage: 2; {001} and {010} distinct
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