Hardystonite

Ca₂ZnSi₂O₇

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂ZnSi₂O₇
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P-42₁m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BB.10
Dana classification
55.4.2.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Hdy
Locality
🇺🇸 Franklin
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Hardyston Township

Source: Wikidata

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