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Harmotome

Zeolites

Harmotome is a mineral, one of the rarer zeolites; a hydrated barium 0.5,Ca 11O ). It forms vitreous white well defined monoclinic and other zeolites. It has a Mohs hardness of 4 to 5 and a specific gravity of 2.44 to 2.5.

Identification

Crystal ( diaphaneity )

Monoclinic