Natrolemoynite

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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