Formula: Na2KTi4Si2O13(OH).4H2O
Origin of name: from elements in composition
Crystal system: tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: light brown with pale rose tint, colourless
Diaphaneity:
Luster: vitreous
Habit: equant and short prismatic crystals 1 by 1 by 2 mm, intergrown crystals in 3 to 4 mm patches
Hardness: 4.5
Specific gravity: 2.86
Cleavage: 2; {100} perfect, {001} parting
Tenacity:
Streak: white
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