Cowlesite

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Cowlesite

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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