Wairakite

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Wairakite

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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