General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Na,H3O)(Al,Mg,Fe)2(Si,Al)4O10[(OH)2,(H2O)]
IMA Status:
Not IMA Approved
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
white.
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Earthy - Dull, clay-like texture with no visible crystalline affinities, (e.g. howlite)., ,
Hardness:
2.5-3 - Finger Nail-Calcite
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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