About Partheite
A rare calcium aluminum silicate hydrate, a zeolite mineral, often forming colorless to pale blue fibrous aggregates. It's associated with emotional healing, purification, and calm.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Pale Blue, forms fibrous aggregates
Geological & Scientific Details
Partheite is classified as a zeolite group, tectosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca2Al4Si4O15(OH)2·4H2O. Common crystal habits include fibrous, radial.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Zeolite group, tectosilicate
- Chemical Formula: Ca2Al4Si4O15(OH)2·4H2O
- IMA Symbol: Pth[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: White, colorless
- Crystal Habit: Fibrous, radial
- Cleavage: {100} and {110}
- Luster: vitreous
- Streak: white
Associated Minerals
- Zeolite Group (Thomsonite, Laumontite, Prehnite)
- Calcite
- Apophyllite (found in altered mafic rocks or skarns)