Pectolite

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:Prehnite
gptkb:Calcite
gptkb:Epidote
gptkb:Analcime
gptkb:Chabazite
gptkb:Natrolite
gptkb:Stilbite
gptkb:Thomsonite
Datolite
Serandite
gptkbp:category Inosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula NaCa2Si3O8(OH)
gptkbp:cleavage Perfect
gptkbp:color Blue
Colorless
Gray
White
Greenish
Yellowish
gptkbp:crystalSystem Triclinic
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:José_Bonifácio_de_Andrada_e_Silva
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1828
gptkbp:event Hydrothermal veins
Basaltic rocks
Serpentinized ultramafic rocks
gptkbp:fracture Splintery
gptkbp:habit Massive
Fibrous
Acicular
Columnar
Radiating
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 4.5–5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pectolite
gptkbp:IMAStatus Approved mineral
gptkbp:location Monte Baldo, Italy
gptkbp:luster Vitreous
Pearly
Silky
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek 'pektos' (compacted)
gptkbp:notableVariant gptkb:Larimar
gptkbp:radioactive Non-radioactive
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.84–2.90
gptkbp:streak White
gptkbp:tenacity Brittle
gptkbp:transparency Translucent
Opaque
gptkbp:uses Collector's mineral
Gemstone (Larimar)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Larimar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7