General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg3B2(PO4)2(OH)6·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 476.60 gm)
Magnesium 15.30 % Mg
Boron 4.54 % B
Phosphorus 13.00 % P
Hydrogen 3.38 % H
Oxygen 63.78 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg3B2(PO4)2(OH)6·5(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Color:
white, brownish white, green, or colorless.
Density:
2.05
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
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