General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaAl18(PO4)12(OH)20·28(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 2,509.98 gm)
Calcium 1.60 % Ca
Aluminum 19.35 % Al
Phosphorus 14.81 % P
Hydrogen 3.05 % H
Oxygen 61.19 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaAl18(PO4)12(OH)20·28(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1978
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.33
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
1 - Talc
Luster:
Pearly
Streak:
white
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