
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
LixAlxSi3-xO6

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 183.17 gm)
Lithium 1.89 %
LiAluminum 7.37 %
AlSilicon 38.33 %
SiOxygen 52.41 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Li0.5Al0.5Si2.5O6

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1978
Physical Properties:

Color:
colorless.

Density:
2.46

Diaphaniety:
Transparent

Hardness:
5.5-6 - Knife Blade-Orthoclase

Streak:
white
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