General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaCuSiO4·2(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 231.74 gm)
Calcium 17.29 % Ca
Copper 27.42 % Cu
Silicon 12.12 % Si
Hydrogen 1.74 % H
Oxygen 41.42 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaCu(SiO4)·2(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1976
Physical Properties:
Color:
azure, blue violet, or dark blue.
Density:
3.67
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
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