General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Sn3O(OH)2Cl2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 477.05 gm)
Tin 74.65 % Sn
Hydrogen 0.42 % H
Chlorine 14.86 % Cl
Oxygen 10.06 % O
Empirical Formula:
Sn3O(OH)2Cl2
Environment:
Found on ship-wrecked corroded tin ingots.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1983
Locality:
TL: Sharm Abhur, a cove in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Jiddah, Red Sea
Name Origin:
Named for its locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless.
Density:
4.29 - 4.34, Average = 4.31
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form., ,
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Chatoyant
Streak:
white
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