General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NaNa2(Mg4Al)Si8O22(OH)2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 803.86 gm)
Sodium 8.58 % Na
Magnesium 12.09 % Mg
Aluminum 3.36 % Al
Silicon 27.95 % Si
Hydrogen 0.25 % H
Oxygen 47.77 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na3Mg4Al(Si8O22)(OH)2
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1978
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[110] Perfect
Color:
blue green.
Density:
3 - 3.17, Average = 3.08
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
greenish white
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