General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaMgFe+++(PO4)2(OH)·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 399.24 gm)
Calcium 10.04 % Ca
Magnesium 6.09 % Mg
Iron 13.99 % Fe
Phosphorus 15.52 % P
Hydrogen 2.27 % H
Oxygen 52.10 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaMgFe3+(PO4)2(OH)·4(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1974
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect
Color:
green, chartreuse, or colorless.
Density:
2.67
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
Luster:
Vitreous - Adamantine
Streak:
white
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