Formula: Na4Zr2Si10O26·9(H2O)
Origin of name: The name alludes to the Na dominance and polymorphic relationship to lemoynite
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 10.515, b = 16.2534, c = 9.1029, β = 105°
Colour: Colourless, white
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Radial, aggregates
Hardness: 3
Specific gravity: 2.47
Cleavage: [100] perfect, [001] poor
Tenacity: Brittle, uneven
Streak: White
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