General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaAl2Si6O16·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 608.62 gm)
Calcium 6.59 % Ca
Aluminum 8.87 % Al
Silicon 27.69 % Si
Hydrogen 1.66 % H
Oxygen 55.20 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaAl2Si6O16·5(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1980
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.21
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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