General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca2Fe++(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 398.01 gm)
Calcium 20.14 % Ca
Iron 14.03 % Fe
Phosphorus 15.56 % P
Hydrogen 2.03 % H
Oxygen 48.24 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2Fe2+(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect, [???] Distinct
Color:
white or green.
Density:
2.8 - 2.81, Average = 2.8
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Encrustations - Forms crust-like aggregates on matrix., Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction.,
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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