General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al6(PO4)2(PO3OH)2(OH)8·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 751.91 gm)
Aluminum 21.53 % Al
Phosphorus 16.48 % P
Hydrogen 2.41 % H
Oxygen 59.58 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al6(PO4)2(PO3OH)2(OH)8·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Color:
bluish green, light blue, light green, or olive green.
Density:
2.68
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Subopaque
Hardness:
5 - Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous - Dull
Streak:
blue white
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