General Information:
Chemical Formula:Na2HPO4
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 141.96 gm)Sodium 32.39 %
NaPhosphorus 21.82 %
P Hydrogen 0.71 %
H Oxygen 45.08 %
O Empirical Formula: Na2(HPO4)
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1981
Locality:Big Fish River in northern Richarson Mountains, Yukon Territory, Canada.
Name Origin:Named for its composition (NaHPO-).
Physical Properties: Color:white.
Density:2.58
Habits:Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luster:Earthy (Dull)
Streak:white
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