General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg2(CO3)(OH)2·0.5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 151.64 gm)
Magnesium 32.06 % Mg
Hydrogen 1.99 % H
Carbon 7.92 % C
Oxygen 58.03 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg2(CO3)(OH)2·0.5(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1983
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect
Color:
beige yellow, white, or pink.
Density:
2.51 - 2.52, Average = 2.51
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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