General Information:
Chemical Formula:
BaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 433.38 gm)
Barium 31.69 % Ba
Aluminum 12.45 % Al
Hydrogen 2.33 % H
Carbon 5.54 % C
Oxygen 47.99 % O
Empirical Formula:
BaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1977
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [210] Perfect
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.8
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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