Minehillite

Formula:  (K,Na)2-3Ca28Zn4Al4Si40O112(OH)16

Origin of name:  From locality; Mine Hill, Franklin NJ

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Colour:  Colourless, white to grayish black

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Plates to 5 mm, in aggregates

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  2.93

Cleavage:  1; {0001} perfect

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