Akdalaite

Akdalaite (4Al2O3·H2O) is a mineral found in Kazakhstan.
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General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
4Al2O3)4·(H2O)
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 425.86 gm)
Aluminum 50.69 % Al
Hydrogen 0.47 % H 
Oxygen 48.84 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
(Al2O3)4·(H2O)
 Environment:
In a skarn.
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1969
 Locality:
TL:Solvech fluorite deposit, Karaganda region, Kazakhstan, Akdala
 Name Origin:
Named for the Kazakh name for the locality.
Physical Properties:
 Cleavage:
None
 Color:
white.
 Density:
3.68
 Diaphaniety:
Translucent
 Habits:
Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction., ,
 Hardness:
7 - Quartz
 Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
 Streak:
white
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