NACAPHITE


Meaning of NACAPHITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Na2Ca(PO4)F

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 200.03 gm)

Sodium 22.99 % Na

Calcium 20.04 % Ca

Phosphorus 15.48 % P

Oxygen 31.99 % O

Fluorine 9.50 % F

Empirical Formula:

Na2Ca(PO4)F

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1980

Name Origin:

Named after the composition (NaCa, Phosphate).

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

None

Color:

colorless or white.

Density:

2.85

Diaphaniety:

Transparent

Hardness:

3 - Calcite

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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