PETARASITE


Meaning of PETARASITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Na5Zr2Si6O18(Cl,OH)·2(H2O)

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1979

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[110] Perfect, [010] Good, [001] Distinct

Color:

brownish yellow or greenish yellow.

Density:

2.88

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

5-5.5 - Apatite-Knife Blade

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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