Cowlesite

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Cowlesite

Ca(Al₂Si₃)O₁₀·(5-6)H₂O

Zeolite mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca(Al₂Si₃)O₁₀·(5-6)H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
5
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.GG.05
Dana classification
77.1.5.8
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cow
Locality
🇺🇸 Neer road
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after John Cowles

Source: Wikidata

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