General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na3Fe++(PO4)(CO3)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 279.80 gm)
Sodium 24.65 % Na
Iron 19.96 % Fe
Phosphorus 11.07 % P
Carbon 4.29 % C
Oxygen 40.03 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na3Fe2+(PO4)(CO3)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1982
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [100] Perfect
Color:
colorless, rose, yellowish, or greenish.
Density:
2.95 - 3.16, Average = 3.05
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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