About Okenite
A calcium silicate hydrate, known for forming delicate white 'cotton-ball' like clusters of fibrous crystals. It's a gentle stone associated with truth, angelic connection, forgiveness, and a feeling of comfort.
Primary Hues
White, Colorless, Yellowish, forms delicate fibrous radiating groups
Geological & Scientific Details
Okenite is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is CaSi2O5·2H2O. Common crystal habits include bladed crystals, typically fibrous, clusters of curved crystals and radial balls.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate
- Chemical Formula: CaSi2O5·2H2O
- IMA Symbol: Oke[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: White, may show slightly yellow or blue tint
- Crystal Habit: Bladed crystals, typically fibrous, clusters of curved crystals and radial balls
- Twinning: Lamellar
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}
- Luster: Vitreous, pearly
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent, translucent
Associated Minerals
- Zeolite
- Apophyllite
- Gyrolite
- Prehnite
- Laumontite
- Calcite
- Quartz