Okenite
Okenite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaSiO₃·nH₂O. It has a Mohs hardness of 5-5.5 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Okenite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaSiO₃·nH₂O |
| Mohs hardness | 5-5.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | White, gray, or colorless |
| Formation | Formed from volcanic and hydrothermal processes |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–5.5 — medium
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