Formula: Na6K2Si6Al6O24(SO4).2H2O
Origin of name: after locality Pitigliano, Italy
Crystal system: hexagonal
Crystal class: 6
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: colourless
Diaphaneity: transparent
Luster: vitreous
Habit: euhedral hexagonal prisms to 1 by 4 mm
Hardness: 5
Specific gravity: 2.37
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak: white
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: a felspathoid
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