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   Leucosphenite
(BaNa4Ti2B2Si10O30)
NS4310.01
  
Image: NS4310.01.jpg

 
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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