Datolite

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Datolite

CaB(SiO₄)(OH)

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaB(SiO₄)(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AJ.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Dat
Locality
🇳🇴 Arendal
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after separation

Source: Wikidata

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