General Information:
Chemical Formula:Mg6Cr2(CO3)(OH)16·4(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 654.01 gm)Magnesium 22.30 %
MgChromium 15.90 %
CrHydrogen 3.70 %
H Carbon 1.84 %
C Oxygen 56.27 %
O
Empirical Formula: Mg6Cr2(CO3)(OH)16·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[001] Perfect
Color:violet, pink, or pink violet.
Density:2.1
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:1.5-2 - Talc-Gypsum
Luster:Pearly
Streak:white
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