Natrolite
Natrolite is a mineral with the chemical formula Na2Al2Si3O10·2H2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 - 6 and vitreous to silky luster.
Natrolite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Na2Al2Si3O10·2H2O |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 - 6 |
| Luster | Vitreous to silky |
| Typical colors | White, colorless, pale shades of blue, green, or reddish |
| Formation | Typically forms in volcanic rocks and as a secondary mineral in metamorphic rocks |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5.5–6 — fairly hard
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