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Mordenite

Mordenite is a zeolite mineral with the chemical formula, Al₂Si₁₀O₂₄·7H₂O. and it is one of the six most abundant zeolites and is used commercially. It was first described in 1864 by Henry How. He named it after the small community of Morden, Nova... Wikipedia
Category: Zeolite minerals
Crystal class: Pyramidal (mm2); (same H-M symbol)
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Formula (repeating unit): (Ca, Na2, K2)Al2Si10O24·7H2O
Space group: Cmc21