![history](../../images/but_history.gif)
![collection](../../images/but_database.gif)
![collecting and identifying](../../images/but_collect.gif)
![how minerals are formed](../../images/but_how.gif)
![marvels of minerals](../../images/but_marvels.gif)
![virtual walk of a quarry](../../images/but_walk.gif)
BACK
HOME
|
![](../../nav_graphics/bar_database.gif) |
![](../../nav_graphics/title_db.gif)
![](../nav_graphics/back.gif) |
Natrolite (Na2Al2Si3O10·2H2O) NS3893.01 |
|
![Image: NS3893.01.jpg](../minerals_jpg/NS3893.01.jpg) |
Crystal system |
orthorhombic. |
Habit |
usually in radiating crystal groups, fibrous, massive, and granular. |
Cleavage |
perfect. |
Fracture |
uneven. |
Hardness |
5-5.5 |
Specific Gravity |
2.20-2.26 |
Color |
colorless, white pink or yellowish. |
Luster |
transparent with vitreous or pearly luster. |
Streak |
white. |
Distinguishing features |
light color and commonly fibrous habit. |
Uses |
of interest to scientists and collectors.
|
|
![](../images/browse_by.gif)
Crystal
Chemical
Gravity
Color
Species
Catalog
Other species samples
|