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wollastonite

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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.


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Compound F2 (table 7) was based on Compound E7, but used an alternate source for the high surface area silica and an adjustment in the wollastonite content to meet the durometer target.
Wollastonite (calcium meta-silicate) for polyesters, nylon and other resins.
3] compound, to form wollastonite, a complex compound that is equally stable at iron melting temperatures.
 
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