General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaMg5(PO4)3(CO3)(OH)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 523.53 gm)
Calcium 7.66 % Ca
Magnesium 23.21 % Mg
Phosphorus 17.75 % P
Hydrogen 0.19 % H
Carbon 2.29 % C
Oxygen 48.90 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaMg5(PO4)3(CO3)(OH)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Good
Color:
bluish violet or light blue green.
Density:
3.016
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
5 - Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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