General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaHPO4·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 172.09 gm)
Calcium 23.29 % Ca
Phosphorus 18.00 % P
Hydrogen 2.93 % H
Oxygen 55.78 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca(HPO4)·2(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [001] Perfect
Color:
colorless, yellow, yellowish white, or white.
Density:
2.328
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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