General Information:
Chemical Formula:Na6(Fe++,Mn)Al4Si8O26
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 942.15 gm)Sodium 14.64 %
NaManganese 1.46 %
MnAluminum 11.46 %
AlIron 4.45 %
FeSilicon 23.85 %
SiOxygen 44.15 %
O
Empirical Formula: Na6Fe2+0.75Mn2+0.25Al4Si8O26
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[001] Perfect, [401] Distinct, [010] Distinct
Color:gray, pearl white, or silver white.
Density:2.622
Hardness:2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:Pearly
Streak:gray white
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