Paranatrolite

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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