CARLETONITE


Meaning of CARLETONITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

KNa4Ca4Si8O18(CO3)4(OH,F)·(H2O)

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1969

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[001] Perfect, [110] Distinct

Color:

colorless, light blue, dark blue, or pink.

Density:

2.45

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

4-4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite

Luster:

Vitreous - Pearly

Streak:

white

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