General Information:
Chemical Formula:
2CaSO3·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 258.30 gm)
Calcium 31.03 % Ca
Hydrogen 0.78 % H
Sulfur 24.83 % S
Oxygen 43.36 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2(SO3)2·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.52
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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