Natrolite vs Phenakite
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Natrolite
Natrolite is a zeolite-group tectosilicate mineral with the hydrated sodium aluminosilicate formula Na2Al2Si3O10·2H2O. It commonly forms colorless or white, slender needle-like crystals and can occur as radiating or fibrous aggregates in cavities and fractures of volcanic rocks. Natrolite is orthorhombic, has a Mohs hardness of about 5 to 6, and is commonly collected as a mineral specimen; its aci...
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Phenakite
Phenakite, also spelled phenacite, is a beryllium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Be2SiO4. It commonly forms transparent, colorless crystals but may also appear pale yellow, pink, or brown, and its hardness and relatively high refractive index allow suitable specimens to be cut as gemstones. Notable occurrences include Russia's Ural Mountains and Minas Gerais in Brazil, although fine cr...
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