General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(NH4)HCO3
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 79.06 gm)
Hydrogen 6.37 % H
Carbon 15.19 % C
Nitrogen 17.72 % N
Oxygen 60.71 % O
Empirical Formula:
NH4(HCO3)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[110] Perfect
Color:
colorless, yellowish, white, or light yellow.
Density:
1.58
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
1.5 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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