General Information:
Chemical Formula:Ca3Al2(SiO4)3-x(OH)4x x=1.5-3
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 414.37 gm)Calcium 29.02 %
CaAluminum 13.02 %
AlSilicon 10.17 %
SiHydrogen 1.46 %
H Oxygen 46.33 %
O Empirical Formula: Ca3Al2(SiO4)1.5(OH)6
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1983
Physical Properties: Cleavage:None
Color:colorless or milky white.
Density:2.76
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:white
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