IMA mineral species

Pectolite

NaCa₂Si₃O₈(OH)

Inosilicate mineral.

YellowGrayWhite & Clear

Pectolite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNaCa₂Si₃O₈(OH)
ElementsNa, Ca, Si, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.783 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPct
Nickel–Strunz class9.DG.05

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