Xonotlite

Ca₆Si₆O₁₇(OH)₂

Inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₆Si₆O₁₇(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2/a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DG.35
Dana classification
66.3.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Xon
Locality
🇲🇽 Tetela de Xonotla
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Tetela de Xonotla

Source: Wikidata

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