Lisetite

Formula:  Na2CaAl4Si4O16

Origin of name:  From locality; Liset eclogite pod, Norway

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2

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Colour:  Colourless

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

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Habit:  Grains to 100 µm in clusters

Hardness

Specific gravity:  2.73

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Described from thin section

 

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