GIRVASITE


Meaning of GIRVASITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

NaCa2Mg3(PO4)2[PO2(OH)2](CO3)(OH)2·4(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 628.07 gm)

Sodium 3.66 % Na

Calcium 12.76 % Ca

Magnesium 11.61 % Mg

Phosphorus 14.79 % P

Hydrogen 1.77 % H

Carbon 1.91 % C

Oxygen 53.50 % O

Empirical Formula:

NaCa2Mg3(PO4)2(PO3OH)(CO3)(OH)2·4(H2O)

IMA Status:

Approved IMA

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Perfect

Color:

colorless or white.

Density:

2.46

Diaphaniety:

Transparent

Hardness:

3.5 - Copper Penny

Luster:

Vitreous - Silky

Streak:

white

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