Tuscanite

Formula: K(Ca,Na)6(Si,Al)10O22(SO4,CO3,(OH)2).H2O

Origin of name: after locality Tuscany region, Italy

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: colourless

Diaphaneity: transparent

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Habit: cleavage fragments to 1 cm

Hardness: 5.5 to 6

Specific gravity: 2.83

Cleavage: 1; {100} distinct

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