Specification
Description
Wollastonite appears as white or slightly cream-colored powder. pH (aqueous slurry) 8.0 to 10.0. (NTP, 1992);DryPowder; PelletsLargeCrystals, OtherSolid;DryPowder
Synonyms
SILICIC ACID CALCIUM SALT;VANFRE IL-2;VANSIL W-20;VANSIL W30;VANSIL(R) G;VANSIL(R) W10;VANSIL W-10;CALCIUM SILICATE
IUPAC Name
calcium;dioxido(oxo)silane
Canonical SMILES
[O-][Si](=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
InChI
InChI=1S/Ca.O3Si/c;1-4(2)3/q+2;-2
InChI Key
OYACROKNLOSFPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
2804 °F (NIOSH, 2016)
Density
2.1 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992);CaSiO3 species: 2.92
Solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992);Practically insol in water
Color/Form
White to brown, red, gray, yellow solid; vitreous to pearly luster;White monoclinistic crystals
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
2
Decomposition
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
EC Number
233-250-6;237-772-5
Exact Mass
115.924261g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass
115.924261g/mol
Other Experimental
Mohs hardness: 4.5-5, density: 2.8-2.9
Refractive Index
INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.616-1.640 (ALPHA), 1.628-1.650 (BETA), 1.631-1.653 (GAMMA);Ave index of refraction: 1.63
Vapor Pressure
0 mm Hg (approx) (NIOSH, 2016)