natrolite
IPA: nˈætrʌɫaɪt
noun
- (mineralogy) A fibrous zeolite mineral, being a sodium aluminosilicate, of the chemical formula Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀·2H₂O.
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Examples of "natrolite" in Sentences
- Gonnardite is a tectosilicate belonging to the natrolite group.
- Some minerals with an acicular habit include mesolite and natrolite.
- Gonnardite is a comparatively rare, fibrous zeolite, natrolite subgroup.
- Several varieties of natrolite have been distinguished by special names.
- Natrolite is a tectosilicate mineral species belonging to the zeolite group.
- Natrolite is usually white or colorless, but sometimes reddish or yellowish.
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