General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgSn++++(OH)6
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 245.06 gm)
Magnesium 9.92 % Mg
Tin 48.44 % Sn
Hydrogen 2.47 % H
Oxygen 39.17 % O
Empirical Formula:
MgSn(OH)6
Environment:
Products of corrosion of a 1375 BC bronze harpoon head from a shipwreck.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1971
Locality:
Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Physical Properties:
Color:
reddish brown.
Density:
3.483
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
4-4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
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