General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca2Mn+++3(PO4)3O2·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 615.93 gm)
Calcium 13.01 % Ca
Manganese 26.76 % Mn
Phosphorus 15.09 % P
Hydrogen 0.98 % H
Oxygen 44.16 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect
Color:
bronze, yellow, or dark red.
Density:
3.22
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
brown red
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