General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Li2BeSiO4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 114.98 gm)
Lithium 12.07 % Li
Beryllium 7.84 % Be
Silicon 24.43 % Si
Oxygen 55.66 % O
Empirical Formula:
Li2Be(SiO4)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1964
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [001] Distinct
Color:
brown or light yellow.
Density:
2.688
Hardness:
7 - Quartz
Luster:
Vitreous - Greasy
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