BOLIVARITE


Meaning of BOLIVARITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Al2(PO4)(OH)3·4-5(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 281.03 gm)

Aluminum 19.20 % Al

Phosphorus 11.02 % P

Hydrogen 4.30 % H

Oxygen 65.47 % O

Empirical Formula:

Al2(PO4)(OH)3·4.5(H2O)

IMA Status:

Not IMA Approved

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

None

Color:

greenish white or yellow green.

Density:

1.97 - 2.05, Average = 2

Diaphaniety:

Translucent

Hardness:

2.5-3.5 - Finger Nail-Copper Penny

Luminescence:

Fluorescent.

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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