General Information: Chemical Formula:(Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH)·4(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 411.35 gm)
Magnesium 8.86 %
MgAluminum 3.28 %
AlSilicon 27.31 %
SiHydrogen 2.21 %
H Oxygen 58.34 %
O Empirical Formula: Mg1.5Al0.5Si4O10(OH)·4(H2O)
Name Origin:Named after a deposit in the Ural Mountains, Russia.
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[110] Good
Color:white, gray, or brownish white.
Density:2.1 - 2.2, Average = 2.15
Diaphaniety:Translucent
Habits:Massive - Fibrous - Distinctly fibrous fine-grained forms., Earthy - Dull, clay-like texture with no visible crystalline affinities, (e.g. howlite).,
Hardness:2-2.5 - Gypsum-Finger Nail
Luster:Earthy (Dull)
Streak:white
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