General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca3(Zr,Ti)2(Si,Al,Fe+++)3O12
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 564.59 gm)
Calcium 21.30 % Ca
Zirconium 24.24 % Zr
Titanium 4.24 % Ti
Aluminum 4.30 % Al
Iron 2.97 % Fe
Silicon 8.95 % Si
Oxygen 34.01 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca3Zr1.5Ti0.5Si1.8Al0.9Fe3+0.3O12
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1961
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
dark brown.
Density:
4
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Subopaque
Hardness:
7 - Quartz
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
light brown
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