General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca2Al(OH)6[Cl1-x(OH)x]·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 289.46 gm)
Calcium 27.69 % Ca
Aluminum 9.32 % Al
Hydrogen 4.35 % H
Chlorine 6.12 % Cl
Oxygen 52.51 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2AlOH6.5Cl0.5·3(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
colorless or light green.
Density:
2.15
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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