General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca3Li2Be3(SiO4)3F2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 475.40 gm)
Lithium 2.92 % Li
Calcium 25.29 % Ca
Beryllium 5.69 % Be
Silicon 17.72 % Si
Oxygen 40.39 % O
Fluorine 7.99 % F
Empirical Formula:
Ca3Li2Be3(SiO4)3F2
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
white.
Density:
2.97 - 3, Average = 2.98
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
6.5 - Pyrite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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