Nova Scotia Minerals: Mesolitespacer

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MESOLITE

Na2Ca2Al6Si9O30 - 8H2O
Hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate


Location
UTM (NAD27)
Zone 20
 Northing 0000000
 Easting 000000
Details:
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 Cleavage: perfect in two directions, prismatic. Cleavage is rarely seen due to small crystal size

 Colour: clear or white

 Fracture: conchoidal to uneven

 Hardness: 5 - 5.5

 Luster: vitreous

 Streak: white

 Possible Useage: mineral specimen, chemical filter

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database

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