General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Na0.5Li0.5Al3AlSi3O10(OH)5
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 452.18 gm)
Sodium 2.54 % Na
Lithium 0.77 % Li
Aluminum 23.87 % Al
Silicon 18.63 % Si
Hydrogen 1.11 % H
Oxygen 53.07 % O
Empirical Formula:
Na0.5Li0.5Al4Si3O10(OH)5
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
colorless or pearl white.
Density:
2.75
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:
Pearly
Streak:
white
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