General Information:
Chemical Formula:
KZr++++2(PO4)3
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 506.46 gm)
Potassium 7.72 % K
Zirconium 36.02 % Zr
Phosphorus 18.35 % P
Oxygen 37.91 % O
Empirical Formula:
KZr2(PO4)3
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[102] Perfect
Color:
colorless, gray blue, or light green.
Density:
3.194
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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