General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Fe++Al2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 477.89 gm)
Aluminum 11.29 % Al
Iron 11.69 % Fe
Phosphorus 12.96 % P
Hydrogen 3.80 % H
Oxygen 60.26 % O
Empirical Formula:
Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect
Color:
colorless, greenish white, or light greenish white.
Density:
2.36
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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