General Information:
Chemical Formula:
AlF3·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 157.02 gm)
Aluminum 17.18 % Al
Hydrogen 3.85 % H
Oxygen 30.57 % O
Fluorine 48.40 % F
Empirical Formula:
AlF4·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Good
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.1
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3-3.5 - Calcite-Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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