Nova Scotia Minerals: Natrolite | ||||||||||||||
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NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10-2H2O |
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Cleavage: perfect in two directions, prismatic. Cleavage is rarely seen due to small crystal size | ||||||||||||||
Colour: clear or white; also tinted yellow and browns | ||||||||||||||
Fracture: conchoidal | ||||||||||||||
Hardness: 5 - 5.5 | ||||||||||||||
Luster: vitreous to dull | ||||||||||||||
Streak: white | ||||||||||||||
Possible Useage: mineral specimen and chemical filter | ||||||||||||||
More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database |