General Information:
Chemical Formula:
KHCO3
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 100.12 gm)
Potassium 39.05 % K
Hydrogen 1.01 % H
Carbon 12.00 % C
Oxygen 47.94 % O
Empirical Formula:
K(HCO3)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Good, [001] Good, [101] Good
Color:
colorless, yellowish, yellowish white, or white.
Density:
2.168
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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