General Information:
Chemical Formula:Na4Mn++5Si10O24(OH)6·6(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 1,241.63 gm)Sodium 7.41 %
NaManganese 22.12 %
MnSilicon 22.62 %
SiHydrogen 1.46 %
H Oxygen 46.39 %
O
Empirical Formula: Na4Mn2+5Si10O24(OH)6·6(H2O)
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1982
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[0001] Perfect
Color:yellow or bright yellow.
Density:2.58 - 2.64, Average = 2.61
Hardness:2 - Gypsum
Luster:Earthy (Dull)
Streak:white
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