Wairakite

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Wairakite

Ca(Si₄Al₂)O₁₂·2H₂O

Zeolite mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca(Si₄Al₂)O₁₂·2H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
15
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.GB.05
Dana classification
77.1.1.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wrk
Locality
🇳🇿 Lake Taupō
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Wairakei

Source: Wikidata

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