Natrolite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 5.5
Specific Gravity 2.2 – 2.26
Refractive Index 1.478 – 1.493
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Irregular
Color various
Birefringence 0.012
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Natrolite
Mohs hardness of Natrolite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Natrolite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Natrolite

钠沸石是沸石族矿物的代表性成员,化学成分为含水的钠铝硅酸盐,通常呈无色至白色、淡黄或淡粉色,具有玻璃至绢丝光泽。钠沸石以其细长的针状或棱柱状晶体著称,常见于玄武岩气孔、热液矿脉和接触变质岩中,是最早被研究和描述的沸石矿物之一。宝石级钠沸石极为罕见,偶有透明晶体被切磨为刻面宝石供收藏,但因硬度较低(莫氏5-5.5),难以承受日常佩戴磨损。在工业上,沸石族矿物广泛用于分子筛、离子交换和水净化。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Natrolite?
钠沸石是沸石族矿物的代表性成员,化学成分为含水的钠铝硅酸盐,通常呈无色至白色、淡黄或淡粉色,具有玻璃至绢丝光泽。钠沸石以其细长的针状或棱柱状晶体著称,常见于玄武岩气孔、热液矿脉和接触变质岩中,是最早被研究和描述的沸石矿物之一。宝石级钠沸石极为罕见,偶有透明晶体被切磨为刻面宝石供收藏,但因硬度较低(莫氏5-5.5),难以承受日常佩戴磨损。在工业上,沸石族矿物广泛用于分子筛、离子交换和水净化。
What is the hardness of Natrolite?
Natrolite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Natrolite?
Natrolite is primarily Various.
How much does Natrolite cost?
Natrolite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Natrolite?
Natrolite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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