www.mineralgallery.co.za Minerals K-O Okenite
Name	Okenite
Chemistry	CaSi2 O4(OH)2 -H2 O
Uses	As a mineral specimen
Color	Colorless to white
Hardness	5
Specific gravity	2.3
Crystals	Radially structured masses forming 'cottonballs' but also massize and single crystals.
Accompanied by:	Gyrolite, calcite and other zeolites.
Fracture	Uneven, splintery
Luster	Lustruos to pearly
Cleavage	Perfect in one direction.
Streak	White
Similar to:
Okenite may sometimes be confused with cotton wool by the uninitiated observer.  Okenite is a mineral that has grown within basalt cavities, its crystal filaments are incredibly fine and can be parted or blown to change crystal alignment without any damage. Okenite has two common forms, fibrous masses and the more aesthetic and popular "puffball" appearance. These puffballs are balls of thin, hairlike crystals that look just like fur. However, you don't want to touch it as the crystals are delicate. Okenite forms as clusters in bubbles in volcanic rocks

Click on any image below to take you to the item page

Sold

Next mineral : Opal