General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca3(Zr,Ti)Si2O9
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 400.79 gm)
Calcium 30.00 % Ca
Zirconium 17.07 % Zr
Titanium 2.99 % Ti
Silicon 14.02 % Si
Oxygen 35.93 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca3Zr0.75Ti0.25Si2O9
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1982
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless.
Density:
3.48
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
6 - Orthoclase
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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