Kalicinite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
KHCO3
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 100.12 gm)
Potassium 39.05 % K 
Hydrogen 1.01 % H 
Carbon 12.00 % C 
Oxygen 47.94 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
K(HCO3)
Physical Properties:
 Cleavage:
[100] Good, [001] Good, [101] Good
 Color:
colorless, yellowish, yellowish white, or white.
 Density:
2.168
 Diaphaniety:
Transparent
 Hardness:
1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum
 Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
 Streak:
white
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