General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Ca,Mn++)2SiO3(OH)2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 197.68 gm)
Calcium 30.41 % Ca
Manganese 13.90 % Mn
Silicon 14.21 % Si
Hydrogen 1.02 % H
Oxygen 40.47 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca1.5Mn2+0.5SiO3(OH)2
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless or milky white.
Density:
2.91
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
5 - Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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