General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Ca8-(x/2)[ ](x/2)Al16-xSixO32)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,245.37 gm)
Calcium 24.14 % Ca
Aluminum 32.50 % Al
Silicon 2.26 % Si
Oxygen 41.11 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca7.5Al15SiO32
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Indistinct
Color:
white or colorless.
Density:
2.76 - 2.9, Average = 2.83
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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