General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na4(AlSiO4)3(OH)·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 484.18 gm)
Sodium 18.99 % Na
Aluminum 16.72 % Al
Silicon 17.40 % Si
Hydrogen 0.62 % H
Oxygen 46.26 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na4Al33(SiO4)(OH)·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect
Color:
colorless or light blue.
Density:
2.32
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
6 - Orthoclase
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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