LithoCat

MineralEudialyte
FormulaNa15Ca6(Fe2+,Mn2+)3Zr3[Si25O73](O,OH,H2O)3(OH,Cl)2
Crystal FormTrigonal/Hexagonal Scalenohedral [3 2/m]
CleavagePerfect to indistinct on {0001}, imperfect on {11-20}
ColorCarmine-red, orange-red, orange, pink, cherry-red, brownish-red, yellowish-brown, brown, yellow, violet, green
Density2.7 – 3.1 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent
FractureIrregular/Uneven
Hardness5.0 - 6.0
LustreVitreous, Dull
StreakWhite to pale pink
Dana 8 Class64.1.1.1
Strunz Class8/E.23-10
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