General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na2HPO4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 141.96 gm)
Sodium 32.39 % Na
Phosphorus 21.82 % P
Hydrogen 0.71 % H
Oxygen 45.08 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na2(HPO4)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1981
Locality:
Big Fish River in northern Richarson Mountains, Yukon Territory, Canada.
Name Origin:
Named for its composition (NaHPO-).
Physical Properties:
Color:
white.
Density:
2.58
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:
1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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