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NA2SI3AL2O10•2H2O [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Na2Si3Al2O10•2H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A tectosilicate mineral species belonging to the zeolite group [and consisting of] a hydrated sodium and aluminium silicate.

CONT

Natrolite is a common and popular zeolite mineral. Its radiating sprays of ice clear acicular crystals are not exclusive to natrolite but they are a hallmark of this mineral. Natrolite can make a fine specimen in itself but it often is an accessory to other minerals and can enhance the beauty of associated minerals such as apophyllite, heulandite, benitoite and others.

OBS

natrolite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

OBS

Chemical formula: Na2Si3Al2O10•2H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Na2Si3Al2O10•2H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (silicate) du système cristallin orthorhombique, du groupe des zéolites, aciculaire, fibreux.

CONT

Parmi les zéolites fibreuses, la natrolite (du grec «natron», soude, et «lithos», pierre) est la plus fréquente. C'est un tectosilicate, dans lequel une partie de la silice est remplacée par de l'alumine. [...] La symétrie est de type orthorhombique.

OBS

natrolite : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

OBS

Formule chimique : Na2Si3Al2O10•2H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Na2Si3Al2O10•2H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Aluminosilicato hidratado de sodio [...]

OBS

[La natrolita] es una ceolita que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico.

OBS

Fórmula química: Na2Si3Al2O10•2H2O

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