General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NaFe++PO4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 173.81 gm)
Sodium 13.23 % Na
Iron 32.13 % Fe
Phosphorus 17.82 % P
Oxygen 36.82 % O
Empirical Formula:
NaFe2+(PO4)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1977
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless, gray, gray white, or light brown.
Density:
3.66
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
4-4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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