GREENALITE


Meaning of GREENALITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Fe++,Fe+++)2-3Si2O5(OH)4

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 315.89 gm)

Iron 35.36 % Fe

Silicon 17.78 % Si

Hydrogen 1.28 % H

Oxygen 45.58 % O

Empirical Formula:

Fe2+Fe3+Si2O5(OH)4

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

None

Color:

blue green, light yellow green, dark green, or black.

Density:

2.85 - 3.15, Average = 3

Diaphaniety:

Translucent to Subopaque

Hardness:

2.5 - Finger Nail

Luster:

Earthy (Dull)

Streak:

greenish gray

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