
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
(Ca,Na)2(Be,Al)Si2(O,OH)7

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 255.30 gm)
Sodium 4.50 %
NaCalcium 23.55 %
CaBeryllium 2.65 %
BeAluminum 2.64 %
AlSilicon 22.00 %
SiHydrogen 0.79 %
H Oxygen 43.87 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Ca1.5Na0.5Be0.75Al0.25Si2O5(OH)2

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1983
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [110] Perfect

Color:
colorless.

Density:
2.99

Diaphaniety:
Transparent

Hardness:
5 - Apatite

Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:
white
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