General Information:
Chemical Formula:(Mg,Fe+++)3(PO4)2(OH,O)·1,5(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 330.29 gm)Magnesium 16.56 %
MgIron 12.68 %
FePhosphorus 18.76 %
P Hydrogen 1.14 %
H Oxygen 50.86 %
O
Empirical Formula: 3(Mg0.75)3(Fe3+0.25)(PO4)2(OH)0.75O0.25·1.5(H2O)
IMA Status:Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[001] Good
Color:brown.
Density:3.16
Diaphaniety:Translucent
Hardness:4 - Fluorite
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:brown
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