About Scawtite
A rare calcium silicate carbonate, typically colorless or pale. It's a gentle, calming stone associated with emotional healing and peace.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Pale Blue, forms small tabular or prismatic crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Scawtite is classified as a silicate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca7(Si3O9)2CO3·2H2O. Common crystal habits include platy - micaceous, parallel to radiating clusters.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca7(Si3O9)2CO3·2H2O
- IMA Symbol: Scw[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless
- Crystal Habit: Platy - micaceous, parallel to radiating clusters
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}, poor on {010}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Spurrite
- Larnite
- Tobermorite
- Afwillite
- Calcite