General Information:
Chemical Formula:Ca2Fe++(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 398.01 gm)Calcium 20.14 %
CaIron 14.03 %
FePhosphorus 15.56 %
P Hydrogen 2.03 %
H Oxygen 48.24 %
O
Empirical Formula: Ca2Fe2+(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[???] Perfect, [???] Distinct
Color:white or green.
Density:2.8 - 2.81, Average = 2.8
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Habits:Encrustations - Forms crust-like aggregates on matrix., Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction.,
Hardness:3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luminescence:Non-fluorescent.
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:white
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