General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca2Si2O5(OH)2·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 268.35 gm)
Calcium 29.87 % Ca
Silicon 20.93 % Si
Hydrogen 1.50 % H
Oxygen 47.70 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca2Si2O5(OH)2·(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1965
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless, honey yellow, or white.
Density:
2.683
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous - Resinous
Streak:
white
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