General Information:
Chemical Formula:[ ]Na2(Mg3Fe++2)Si8O22(OH)2
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 841.27 gm)Sodium 5.47 %
NaMagnesium 8.67 %
MgIron 13.28 %
FeSilicon 26.71 %
SiHydrogen 0.24 %
H Oxygen 45.64 %
O
Empirical Formula: Na2Mg3Fe3+2(Si8O22)(OH)2
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1978
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[110] Perfect
Color:light blue, dark blue, black, or black blue.
Density:3.19
Diaphaniety:Translucent to Subopaque
Hardness:5 - Apatite
Luster:Vitreous - Silky
Streak:blue gray
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