Leucosphenite

Formula:  BaNa4Ti2B2Si10O30

Origin of name:  From Greek for white and wedge

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Colourless, white, pale blue

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals tabular or wedge-shape

Hardness:  6.5

Specific gravity:  3.05 to 3.089

Cleavage:  2; {010} distinct, {001} fair

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Streak:  White

 

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