General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca2(SO4)(CO3)·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 308.29 gm)
Calcium 26.00 % Ca
Hydrogen 2.62 % H
Carbon 3.90 % C
Sulfur 10.40 % S
Oxygen 57.09 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2(SO4)(CO3)·4(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1984
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [100] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.21
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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