LANSFORDITE


Meaning of LANSFORDITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

MgCO3·5(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 174.39 gm)

Magnesium 13.94 % Mg

Hydrogen 5.78 % H

Carbon 6.89 % C

Oxygen 73.40 % O

Empirical Formula:

Mg(CO3)·5(H2O)

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[001] Perfect, [100] Distinct

Color:

colorless or white.

Density:

1.7

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Opaque

Hardness:

2.5 - Finger Nail

Luminescence:

Non-fluorescent.

Luster:

Vitreous - Dull

Streak:

white

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