Mesolite

Geoscience Australia
Symonston, Australia

Formula: Na2Ca2Al6Si9O30.8H2O
Hardness: 5
Description: A silicate mineral with a monoclinic crystal system and silky lustre. Comprises of very delicate slender crystals.
Specimen number: R26969

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Title: Mesolite
Type: Mineral
Rights: Geoscience Australia / CC-BY 4.0
Photographer: Chris Fitzgerald

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