Stilbite

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:apophyllite
gptkb:heulandite
gptkb:calcite
laumontite
gptkbp:birefringence 0.002–0.004
gptkbp:category zeolite
gptkbp:chemicalFormula NaCa2Al5Si13O36·14H2O
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color gptkb:orange
brown
green
red
white
yellow
pink
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1818
gptkbp:event basaltic volcanic rocks
cavities in igneous rocks
gptkbp:fluorescence none
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Iceland
gptkb:India
gptkb:Scotland
gptkb:USA
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:habit tabular crystals
fibrous masses
sheaf-like aggregates
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3.5–4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stilbite
gptkbp:IMAStatus approved mineral
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek stilbein (to shine)
gptkbp:opticalProperties biaxial (+)
gptkbp:pleochroism none
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.479–1.500
gptkbp:relatedGroup tectosilicate
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.1–2.2
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses collector's mineral
zeolite applications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tectosilicates
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7