Abhurite

General Information: Chemical Formula:Sn3O(OH)2Cl2 Composition:(Molecular Weight = 477.05 gm)Tin 74.65 % SnHydrogen 0.42 % H Chlorine 14.86 % ClOxygen 10.06 % O  Empirical Formula: Sn3O(OH)2Cl2 Environment:Found on ship-wrecked corroded tin ingots. IMA Status:Approved IMA 1983 Locality:TL: Sharm Abhur, a cove in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Jiddah, Red Sea Name Origin:Named for its locality.Physical Properties: Cleavage:None Color:colorless. Density:4.29 - 4.34, Average = 4.31 Diaphaniety:Transparent Habits:Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form., , Hardness:2 - Gypsum Luster:Chatoyant Streak:whiteMore details...