CHABAZITE-NA


Meaning of CHABAZITE-NA in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Na2,K2,Ca,Sr,Mg)[Al2Si4O12]·6(H2O)

Environment:

Amygdaloidal cavities of basalt and related rocks.

IMA Status:

Approved IMA (Dana # Added)

Locality:

Common worldwide.

Name Origin:

The Na-dominant member of the chabazite series.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[1011] Imperfect

Color:

colorless, white, yellowish, pinkish, or reddish white.

Density:

2.05 - 2.15, Average = 2.09

Diaphaniety:

Translucent to transparent

Habits:

Pseudo Cubic - Crystals show a cubic outline., Druse - Crystal growth in a cavity which results in numerous crystal tipped surfaces.,

Hardness:

4 - Fluorite

Luminescence:

Non-fluorescent.

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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