General Information:
Chemical Formula:
AlPO4·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 157.98 gm)
Aluminum 17.08 % Al
Phosphorus 19.61 % P
Hydrogen 2.55 % H
Oxygen 60.76 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al(PO4)·2(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1964
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Good
Color:
light green.
Density:
2.54
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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