Thomsonite
Thomsonite is a mineral with the chemical formula NaCa_2Si_3Al_3O_10·6H_2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 5-6 and vitreous to dull luster.
Thomsonite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | NaCa_2Si_3Al_3O_10·6H_2O |
| Mohs hardness | 5-6 |
| Luster | Vitreous to dull |
| Typical colors | White, pink, red, yellow, green |
| Formation | Thomsonite typically forms in basaltic lavas and is often found in vesicles. |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–6 — fairly hard
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