General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NaHSi2O5·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 214.21 gm)
Sodium 10.73 % Na
Silicon 26.22 % Si
Hydrogen 3.29 % H
Oxygen 59.75 % O
Empirical Formula:
NaHSi2O5·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1972
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [100] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
1.926
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
Streak:
white
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