General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(NH4)2Mg3H4(PO4)4·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 637.03 gm)
Magnesium 11.45 % Mg
Phosphorus 19.45 % P
Hydrogen 4.43 % H
Nitrogen 4.40 % N
Oxygen 60.28 % O
Empirical Formula:
(NH4)2Mg3H4(PO4)4·8(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [110] Indistinct, [110] Indistinct
Color:
yellow.
Density:
2.03
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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