OLDHAMITE


Meaning of OLDHAMITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Ca,Mg,Fe,Mn)S

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 72.05 gm)

Calcium 27.81 % Ca

Magnesium 8.43 % Mg

Manganese 7.62 % Mn

Iron 11.63 % Fe

Sulfur 44.50 % S

Empirical Formula:

Ca0.5Mg0.25Fe2+0.15Mn2+0.1S

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[001] Good

Color:

light brown or dark brown.

Density:

2.58

Diaphaniety:

Transparent

Hardness:

4 - Fluorite

Luster:

Sub Metallic

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