How do I identify Hsianghualite?

Hsianghualite can be identified by its hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale, White color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Hsianghualite?

Hsianghualite typically appears in White, colorless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Hsianghualite?

Hsianghualite has a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Hsianghualite?

Hsianghualite is a tectosilicate (framework silicate) of lithium, calcium and beryllium, with fluorine, a member of the zeolite group. It was discovered in 1958 and named for the type locality, Hsiang Hua, 香花, meaning fragrant flower.

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Key Characteristics

Composition of Hsianghualite

Structure is analogous to that of analcime with Be and Si in tetrahedral co-ordination forming a three-dimensional framework. Its space group is I213 (Previously reported as I4132). Unit cell parameters are a = 12.879 or 12.897, and Z = 8.