General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg5(PO4)2(CO3)(OH)2·4.5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 486.56 gm)
Magnesium 24.98 % Mg
Phosphorus 12.73 % P
Hydrogen 2.28 % H
Carbon 2.47 % C
Oxygen 57.54 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg5(PO4)2(CO3)(OH)2·4.5(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1980
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless, greenish blue, light pink, or pink.
Density:
2.6
Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
Streak:
white
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