General Information:
Chemical Formula:
BiAl3(PO4)2(OH)6
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 581.91 gm)
Aluminum 13.91 % Al
Bismuth 35.91 % Bi
Phosphorus 10.65 % P
Hydrogen 1.04 % H
Oxygen 38.49 % O
Empirical Formula:
BiAl3(PO4)2(OH)6
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1962
Physical Properties:
Color:
white or light brown.
Density:
3.86
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
4-5 - Fluorite-Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous - Dull
Streak:
white
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