
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
(NH4,K)AlSi2O6

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 202.45 gm)
Potassium 4.83 %
K Aluminum 13.33 %
AlSilicon 27.75 %
SiHydrogen 1.49 %
H Nitrogen 5.19 %
N Oxygen 47.42 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
(NH4)0.75K0.25AlSi2O6

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1984
Physical Properties:

Color:
white.

Density:
2.29

Diaphaniety:
Translucent

Hardness:
5.5-6 - Knife Blade-Orthoclase

Luster:
Vitreous - Resinous

Streak:
white
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