General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg6Fe++2(CO3)(OH)14·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 645.71 gm)
Magnesium 22.58 % Mg
Iron 17.30 % Fe
Hydrogen 3.75 % H
Carbon 1.86 % C
Oxygen 54.51 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg6Fe2+2(CO3)(OH)14·5(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Color:
white, yellowish, or brownish.
Density:
2.11
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous - Waxy
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