General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaAl2Si2O8
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 278.21 gm)
Calcium 14.41 % Ca
Aluminum 19.40 % Al
Silicon 20.19 % Si
Oxygen 46.01 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaAl2Si2O8
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect
Color:
colorless.
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
6 - Orthoclase
Streak:
white
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