General Information:
Chemical Formula:
LiAlSi2O6·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 204.11 gm)
Lithium 3.40 % Li
Aluminum 13.22 % Al
Silicon 27.52 % Si
Hydrogen 0.99 % H
Oxygen 54.87 % O
Empirical Formula:
LiAl(Si2O6)·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [001] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.28
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
6 - Orthoclase
Luminescence:
Fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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