General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca14(OH)8(Si8O20)3Fe++9(OH)14
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 3,071.89 gm)
Calcium 18.27 % Ca
Iron 16.36 % Fe
Silicon 21.94 % Si
Hydrogen 0.72 % H
Oxygen 42.71 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca14(OH)83(Si8)3(O20)Fe2+9(OH)14
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1966
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect
Color:
grass green or yellow green.
Density:
2.59
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luster:
Pearly
Streak:
light green
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