General Information: Chemical Formula:NaCr+++Si2O6
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 227.15 gm)
Sodium 10.12 %
NaChromium 22.89 %
CrSilicon 24.73 %
SiOxygen 42.26 %
O Empirical Formula: NaCrSi2O6
IMA Status:Approved IMA
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[110] Good
Color:emerald green.
Density:3.6
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:6-7 - Orthoclase-Quartz
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:light green
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