Lintisite

Formula:  Na₃LiTi₂Si₄O₁₄ ^. 2H₂O

Origin of name:  From elements in composition

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Colourless, pale yellow

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous on fracture, pearly on cleavage

Habit:  Tiny crystals 0.1 x 0.5 x 5 mm in fibrous or parallel-columnar aggregates 0.1 - 0.5 mm x 1 - 5 mm

Hardness:  5 to 6

Specific gravity:  2.77

Cleavage:  2; {100} excellent, {010} perfect

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Comments:  Fluoresces weakly