VUAGNATITE


Meaning of VUAGNATITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

CaAlSiO4(OH)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 176.15 gm)

Calcium 22.75 % Ca

Aluminum 15.32 % Al

Silicon 15.94 % Si

Hydrogen 0.57 % H

Oxygen 45.41 % O

Empirical Formula:

CaAl(SiO4)(OH)

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1976

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Perfect

Color:

colorless, white, or light pink.

Density:

3.2 - 3.25, Average = 3.22

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

6 - Orthoclase

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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