Formula: Na2Al2Si3O10.3H2O
Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and natrolite
Crystal system: monoclinic, pseudo-orthorhombic
Crystal class: m
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Colour: colourless
Diaphaneity: transparent
Luster: vitreous
Habit: epitactic overgrowths to 1 mm thick
Hardness: 5 to 5.5
Specific gravity: 2.21
Cleavage: none
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