General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaFe++SiO4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 188.01 gm)
Calcium 21.32 % Ca
Iron 29.70 % Fe
Silicon 14.94 % Si
Oxygen 34.04 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaFe2+(SiO4)
Physical Properties:
Color:
colorless or light green.
Density:
3.434
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
5.5 - Knife Blade
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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