General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al2(PO4)(OH)3·4-5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 281.03 gm)
Aluminum 19.20 % Al
Phosphorus 11.02 % P
Hydrogen 4.30 % H
Oxygen 65.47 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al2(PO4)(OH)3·4.5(H2O)
IMA Status:
Not IMA Approved
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
greenish white or yellow green.
Density:
1.97 - 2.05, Average = 2
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
2.5-3.5 - Finger Nail-Copper Penny
Luminescence:
Fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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