General Information:
Chemical Formula:
BaBe(PO4)(F,O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 259.56 gm)
Barium 52.91 % Ba
Beryllium 3.47 % Be
Phosphorus 11.93 % P
Oxygen 26.20 % O
Fluorine 5.49 % F
Empirical Formula:
BaBe(PO4)F0.75O0.25
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1966
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
white.
Density:
4.31
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3.5-4 - Copper Penny-Flourite
Luster:
Vitreous - Greasy
Streak:
white
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