General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca2Fe++[B9O13(OH)6]Cl·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 650.84 gm)
Calcium 12.32 % Ca
Iron 8.58 % Fe
Boron 14.95 % B
Hydrogen 2.17 % H
Chlorine 5.45 % Cl
Oxygen 56.54 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2Fe2+B9O13(OH)6Cl·4(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
pale yellow.
Density:
2.26
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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