General Information:
Chemical Formula:Na(CaNa)Fe++5[Si8O22](OH)2
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 975.98 gm)Sodium 4.71 %
NaCalcium 4.11 %
CaIron 28.61 %
FeSilicon 23.02 %
SiHydrogen 0.21 %
H Oxygen 39.34 %
O
Empirical Formula: Na2CaFe2+5(Si8O22)(OH)2
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1978
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[110] Perfect
Color:brown, light green, dark green, or reddish brown.
Density:3.46
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
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