RICHELLITE


Meaning of RICHELLITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Ca3Fe+++10(PO4)8(OH)12·n(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 1,660.58 gm)

Calcium 7.24 % Ca

Iron 33.63 % Fe

Phosphorus 14.92 % P

Hydrogen 0.85 % H

Oxygen 43.36 % O

Empirical Formula:

Ca3Fe3+10(PO4)8(OH)12·(H2O)

Physical Properties:

Color:

yellow brown or reddish brown.

Density:

2

Hardness:

2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite

Luster:

Greasy (Oily)

Streak:

yellowish brown

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