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Alumohydrocalcite Mineral Data
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General Alumohydrocalcite Information
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Chemical Formula: |
CaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4•3(H2O) |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 336.13 gm |
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Calcium 11.92 % Ca 16.68 % CaO |
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Aluminum 16.05 % Al 30.33 % Al2O3 |
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Hydrogen 3.00 % H 26.80 % H2O |
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Carbon 7.15 % C 26.19 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 61.88 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
Empirical Formula: |
CaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4•3(H2O) |
Environment: |
Secondary mineral associated with allophane. |
IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1926 |
Locality: |
Khakassky district, Russia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named after its chemical composition. |
Name Pronunciation: |
Alumohydrocalcite |
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