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Wollastonite
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Wollastonite |
| Uses |
asbestos, siding, roofing tile, ceramics |
| Color |
white, gray, pale green, colorless |
| Streak |
white |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
subtransparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
three directions of cleavage, perfect |
| Mohs Hardness |
4.5 - 5.5 |
| Specific Gravity |
2.8 - 3.1 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
color, cleavage |
| Crystal System |
triclinic |
| Wollastonite with garnet from Willsboro, New York. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. |
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| Wollastonite with garnet from Willsboro, New York. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. |
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