General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg6TiAl6Si8O28(OH)10
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,198.34 gm)
Magnesium 12.17 % Mg
Titanium 4.00 % Ti
Aluminum 13.51 % Al
Silicon 18.75 % Si
Hydrogen 0.84 % H
Oxygen 50.73 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg6TiAl6Si8O28(OH)10
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1986
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless, purple, or lilac.
Density:
3.15 - 3.22, Average = 3.18
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
6.5 - Pyrite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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