Phillipsite

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:analcime
gptkb:heulandite
gptkb:natrolite
gptkb:chabazite
gptkbp:category tectosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (K,Na,Ca)1-2(Si,Al)8O16·6H2O
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color reddish
white
colorless
yellowish
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 77.1.3.1
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1825
gptkbp:event volcanic rocks
basalt cavities
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:habit fibrous aggregates
prismatic crystals
tabular crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 4-4.5
gptkbp:hasVariant phillipsite-Ca
phillipsite-K
phillipsite-Na
phillipsite-Sr
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phillipsite
gptkbp:IMAApproved yes
gptkbp:IMAStatus approved mineral
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:mineralSymbol Phl
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:William_Phillips
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.484–1.505
gptkbp:relatedGroup zeolite
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.2
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 9.GB.05
gptkbp:symmetry monoclinic 2/m
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses water softening
ion exchange
molecular sieves
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tectosilicates
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7