General Information:
Chemical Formula:
K2Na16Si18O36(OH)18·32(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 2,410.17 gm)
Potassium 3.24 % K
Sodium 15.26 % Na
Silicon 20.98 % Si
Hydrogen 3.43 % H
Oxygen 57.09 % O
Empirical Formula:
K2Na16Si18O36(OH)18·32(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [001] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
1.82
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous - Dull
Streak:
white
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