General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca(VO)Si4O10·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 451.42 gm)
Calcium 8.88 % Ca
Vanadium 11.28 % V
Silicon 24.89 % Si
Hydrogen 1.79 % H
Oxygen 53.16 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaV5+Si4O11·4(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1972
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Good
Color:
greenish blue.
Density:
2.33
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
bluish white
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