General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaBe(AsO4)(OH)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 205.02 gm)
Calcium 19.55 % Ca
Beryllium 4.40 % Be
Arsenic 36.54 % As
Hydrogen 0.49 % H
Oxygen 39.02 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaBe(AsO4)(OH)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1982
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless, gray, gray white, or white.
Density:
3.4
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
5 - Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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