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Andesine Mineral Data
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General Andesine Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 268.62 gm |
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Sodium 5.14 % Na 6.92 % Na2O |
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Calcium 5.97 % Ca 8.35 % CaO |
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Aluminum 14.06 % Al 26.57 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 27.18 % Si 58.16 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 47.65 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na0.6Ca0.4Al1.4Si2.6O8 |
| Environment: |
Magmatic and metamorphic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Not Approved IMA 1841 |
| Locality: |
Andes Mountains, South America. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Andesine  |
| Synonym: |
Ab60 |
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An40 |
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