General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NaLiZrSi6O15
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 529.66 gm)
Sodium 4.34 % Na
Lithium 1.31 % Li
Zirconium 17.22 % Zr
Silicon 31.82 % Si
Oxygen 45.31 % O
Empirical Formula:
NaLiZrSi6O15
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1977
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [010] Perfect
Color:
colorless or pink.
Density:
2.79
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
6 - Orthoclase
Luminescence:
Fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:
white
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