General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(K,Cs)BF4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 149.35 gm)
Cesium 22.25 % Cs
Potassium 19.63 % K
Boron 7.24 % B
Fluorine 50.88 % F
Empirical Formula:
K0.75Cs0.25BF4
Environment:
Sublimate from volcanic fumaroles.
Locality:
Vesuvius, Italy.
Physical Properties:
Color:
colorless, white, yellowish, or reddish.
Density:
2.62
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction., ,
Luster:
Vitreous - Greasy
Streak:
colorless
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