LithoCat

MineralMesolite
FormulaNa2Ca2[Al2Si3O10]3 • 8(H2O)
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Pyramidal [mm2]
Cleavage[101] Perfect, [001] Perfect
ColorColorless, White, Gray, Yellowish
Density2.3 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent, Translucent, Opaque
FractureBrittle
Hardness5.0
LustreVitreous
StreakWhite
Dana 8 Class77.1.5.4
Strunz ClassVIII/J.21-50
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