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Wollastonite
Wollastonite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Wollastonite uses include: 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 |
Hardness |
4.5 - 5.5 |
Specific Gravity |
2.8 - 3.1 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
color, cleavage |
Crystal System |
triclinic |
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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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