General Information:
Chemical Formula:
4Al2O3)4·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 425.86 gm)
Aluminum 50.69 % Al
Hydrogen 0.47 % H
Oxygen 48.84 % O
Empirical Formula:
(Al2O3)4·(H2O)
Environment:
In a skarn.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1969
Locality:
TL:Solvech fluorite deposit, Karaganda region, Kazakhstan, Akdala
Name Origin:
Named for the Kazakh name for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
white.
Density:
3.68
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction., ,
Hardness:
7 - Quartz
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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