Formula: Na2Al2Si3O10.2H2O
Origin of name: from tetragonal and natrolite
Crystal system: tetragonal
Crystal class: -42m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 13.10 Å, c = 6.635 Å
Colour: white
Diaphaneity:
Luster: vitreous to dull
Habit: crystals to 0.1 mm, as epitactic growths on natrolite; fine silky, fibrous sprays
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 2.28
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: dimorphous with natrolite
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