
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
Na2Si2O5·5(H2O)

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 272.22 gm)
Sodium 16.89 %
NaSilicon 20.63 %
SiHydrogen 3.70 %
H Oxygen 58.77 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Na2(Si2O5)·5(H2O)

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1980
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [010] Perfect

Color:
colorless or white.

Density:
1.94

Diaphaniety:
Transparent

Hardness:
2 - Gypsum

Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly

Streak:
white
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