About Tacharanite
A rare hydrated calcium silicate, often white and fibrous. It's a gentle stone associated with emotional healing, peace, and purity.
Primary Hues
White, Colorless, Greyish, forms fibrous or gel-like masses
Geological & Scientific Details
Tacharanite is classified as a minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca12Al2Si18O33(OH)36. Common crystal habits include cryptocrystalline.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Minerals
- Chemical Formula: Ca12Al2Si18O33(OH)36
- IMA Symbol: Tch[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 2,180.68 g/mol[2]
- Predominant Geological Color: Milky white
- Crystal Habit: Cryptocrystalline
- Cleavage: Perfect {001}
- Luster: Vitreous, earthy, dull
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Tobermorite
- Jennite
- Afwillite
- Calcite
- Zeolite