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wollastonite [′wu̇l·ə·stə‚nīt] (mineralogy) CaSiO3A white to gray inosilicate mineral (a pyroxenoid) that crystallizes in the triclinic system in tabular crystals and has a pearly or silky luster on the cleavages; hardness is 5-5.5 on Mohs scale, and specific gravity is 2.85. Also known as tabular spar. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Wollastonite, a naturally occurring calcium metasilicate (CaSiO3), is the only pure white, wholly acicular mineral commercially available. Wollastonite is a naturally occurring calcium metasilicate, CaSi|O. Wollastonite is a natural nonmetallic calcium metasilicate, [CaSiO. |
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