General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al(OH)3
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 78.00 gm)
Aluminum 34.59 % Al
Hydrogen 3.88 % H
Oxygen 61.53 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al(OH)3
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1980
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct
Color:
white, creamy white, or bluish white.
Density:
2.48
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Opaque
Hardness:
2.5-3 - Finger Nail-Calcite
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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