General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg12(PO3OH,CO3)(PO4)5(OH,O)6
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 953.53 gm)
Magnesium 30.59 % Mg
Phosphorus 18.68 % P
Hydrogen 0.50 % H
Carbon 0.31 % C
Oxygen 49.92 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg12(PO3OH)0.75(CO3)0.25(PO4)5(OH)4O2
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1979
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.94
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
4.5-5
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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