General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaZn2Si2O7·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 357.04 gm)
Calcium 11.23 % Ca
Zinc 36.63 % Zn
Silicon 15.73 % Si
Hydrogen 0.56 % H
Oxygen 35.85 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaZn2Si2O7·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1976
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
3.5
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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