General Information:
Chemical Formula:
2Ca3Si2O7·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 594.82 gm)
Calcium 40.43 % Ca
Silicon 18.89 % Si
Hydrogen 0.34 % H
Oxygen 40.35 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca6Si4O14·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1974
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [010] Good, [001] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.94
Streak:
white
More details...