General Information:
Chemical Formula:
CaBe3(PO4)2(OH)2·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 363.13 gm)
Calcium 11.04 % Ca
Beryllium 7.45 % Be
Phosphorus 17.06 % P
Hydrogen 2.78 % H
Oxygen 61.68 % O
Empirical Formula:
CaBe3(PO4)2(OH)2·4(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless.
Density:
2.15
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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