Name: | Mesolite Mes |
IMA Chemistry: | Na2Ca2(Si9Al6)O30·8H2O |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Mesolite contains elements: Sodium (Na) Calcium (Ca) Silicon (Si) Aluminum (Al) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | Iceland ? |
Year First Published: | 1813 |
IMA Status: | Approved |
Status Notes: | Gehlen A F, Fuchs J N (1813) Ueber Werner's zeolith, Hauy's mesotype und stilbite, Journal für Chemie und Physik 8, 353-366 |
Structural Group Name: | Natrolite |
Fleischer's Group Name: | zeolite |
Crystal Systems: | orthorhombic |
Oldest Known Age: | 2100 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 5.0 |
Diaphaneity: | 1.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 2.26 |
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