General Information:
Chemical Formula:Na0.5Li0.5Al3AlSi3O10(OH)5
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 452.18 gm)Sodium 2.54 %
NaLithium 0.77 %
LiAluminum 23.87 %
AlSilicon 18.63 %
SiHydrogen 1.11 %
H Oxygen 53.07 %
O
Empirical Formula: Na0.5Li0.5Al4Si3O10(OH)5
IMA Status:Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[001] Perfect
Color:colorless or pearl white.
Density:2.75
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:Pearly
Streak:white
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