Formula: Li0.5Na0.5Al3(Si3Al)O10(OH)5
Origin of name: for Pierre Saliot, French geologist
Crystal system: monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: white to colourless
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: lamellae to 0.1 by 1 mm, rosettes to 0.6 mm
Hardness: about 2.5
Specific gravity: 2.75
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak:
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