General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Na,Li)Al(PO4)(OH,F)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 158.44 gm)
Sodium 10.88 % Na
Lithium 1.10 % Li
Aluminum 17.03 % Al
Phosphorus 19.55 % P
Hydrogen 0.48 % H
Oxygen 47.97 % O
Fluorine 3.00 % F
Empirical Formula:
Na0.75Li0.25Al(PO4)OH0.75F0.25
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Distinct, [???] Distinct, [???] Distinct
Color:
white or grayish white.
Density:
3.04
Diaphaniety:
Translucent to opaque
Habits:
Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses., ,
Hardness:
5.5 - Knife Blade
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous - Greasy
Streak:
white
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