apophyllite group

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mineral group
gptkbp:category phyllosilicate
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color green
white
yellow
colorless
gptkbp:contains fluorapophyllite
hydroxyapophyllite
natroapophyllite
gptkbp:crystalSystem tetragonal
gptkbp:event hydrothermal veins
basalt cavities
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1806
gptkbp:habit prismatic crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 4.5-5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label apophyllite group
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words for 'away' and 'leaf'
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.3-2.4
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses collector's mineral
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:apophyllite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8