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Leucosphenite (BaNa4Ti2B2Si10O30) NS4310.01 |
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Crystal system |
monoclinic. |
Habit |
tabular or wedge shaped with twinning being common. |
Cleavage |
fair to distinct. |
Fracture |
none. |
Hardness |
6.5 |
Specific Gravity |
3.1 |
Color |
colorless, white or pale blue. |
Luster |
transparent to translucent with a vitreous luster. |
Streak |
none. |
Distinguishing features |
short pseudo-hexagonal prisms terminated by pinacoids is the most common habit. |
Uses |
of interest to collectors and researchers.
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