clinoptilolite

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:International_Mineralogical_Association
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:heulandite
gptkb:stilbite
gptkb:mordenite
gptkb:chabazite
gptkbp:birefringence 0.006
gptkbp:category zeolite
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Na,K,Ca)2-3Al3(Al,Si)2Si13O36·12H2O
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color brown
gray
green
red
white
yellow
pink
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 77.1.3.1
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1890
gptkbp:foundIn sedimentary rocks
volcanic rocks
gptkbp:habit fibrous aggregates
tabular crystals
granular masses
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3.5–4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label clinoptilolite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Cpt
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words 'klino' (oblique) and 'ptilolon' (feather)
gptkbp:opticalProperties biaxial (-)
gptkbp:radioactive no
gptkbp:refractiveIndex nα = 1.484–1.494
nβ = 1.486–1.497
nγ = 1.490–1.500
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.1–2.2
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 9.GE.05
gptkbp:symmetry C2/m
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses water purification
soil conditioner
animal feed additive
gas separation
nuclear waste remediation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:zeolite_group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8