General Information:
Chemical Formula:
BaMg(CO3)2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 281.65 gm)
Barium 48.76 % Ba
Magnesium 8.63 % Mg
Carbon 8.53 % C
Oxygen 34.08 % O
Empirical Formula:
BaMg(CO3)2
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1959
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
3.837
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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