General Information:
Chemical Formula:KHCO3
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 100.12 gm)Potassium 39.05 %
K Hydrogen 1.01 %
H Carbon 12.00 %
C Oxygen 47.94 %
O
Empirical Formula: K(HCO3)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[100] Good, [001] Good, [101] Good
Color:colorless, yellowish, yellowish white, or white.
Density:2.168
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Hardness:1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:white
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