General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg6Cr2(CO3)(OH)16·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 654.01 gm)
Magnesium 22.30 % Mg
Chromium 15.90 % Cr
Hydrogen 3.70 % H
Carbon 1.84 % C
Oxygen 56.27 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg6Cr2(CO3)(OH)16·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
violet, pink, or pink violet.
Density:
2.1
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
1.5-2 - Talc-Gypsum
Luster:
Pearly
Streak:
white
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