BARICITE


Meaning of BARICITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Mg,Fe++)3(PO4)2·8(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 430.64 gm)

Magnesium 12.70 % Mg

Iron 9.73 % Fe

Phosphorus 14.39 % P

Hydrogen 3.74 % H

Oxygen 59.44 % O

Empirical Formula:

Mg2.25Fe2+0.75(PO4)2·8(H2O)

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1976

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[010] Perfect

Color:

colorless or light blue.

Density:

2.42

Diaphaniety:

Transparent

Hardness:

1.5-2 - Talc-Gypsum

Streak:

white

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