General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NaLiSi2O5·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 202.13 gm)
Sodium 11.37 % Na
Lithium 3.43 % Li
Silicon 27.79 % Si
Hydrogen 1.99 % H
Oxygen 55.41 % O
Empirical Formula:
NaLiSi2O5·2(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [010] Good, [110] Good
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
2.24
Diaphaniety:
Translucent to Opaque
Hardness:
4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous - Dull
Streak:
white
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