TETRANATROLITE


Meaning of TETRANATROLITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Na2[Al2Si3O10]·2(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 380.22 gm)

Sodium 12.09 % Na

Aluminum 14.19 % Al

Silicon 22.16 % Si

Hydrogen 1.06 % H

Oxygen 50.49 % O

Empirical Formula:

Na2Al2Si3O10·2(H2O)

Environment:

Dehydration product of paranatrolite.

IMA Status:

IMA Status in Question 1998

Locality:

Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada.

Name Origin:

The name recognizes its association with and similarity in chemical composition to natrolite.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

None

Color:

white or pale pink.

Density:

2.28

Diaphaniety:

Translucent to Opaque

Hardness:

5 - Apatite

Luminescence:

Fluorescent.

Luster:

Vitreous - Dull

Streak:

white

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