General Information:
Chemical Formula:
K2ZrSi3O9·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 415.69 gm)
Potassium 18.81 % K
Zirconium 21.95 % Zr
Silicon 20.27 % Si
Hydrogen 0.48 % H
Oxygen 38.49 % O
Empirical Formula:
K2·(H2O)ZrSi3O9
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[110] Perfect
Color:
colorless or light yellow.
Density:
2.74
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
5 - Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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