General Information:
Chemical Formula:
K2ZrSi3O9·(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 689.36 gm)
Potassium 11.34 % K
Zirconium 52.93 % Zr
Silicon 12.22 % Si
Hydrogen 0.29 % H
Oxygen 23.21 % O
Empirical Formula:
K2Zr4Si3O9·(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect, [100] Good
Color:
colorless or yellowish white.
Density:
2.79
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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