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Antlerite Mineral Data

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General Antlerite Information

Help on Chemical Formula: Chemical Formula: Cu3(SO4)(OH)4
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 354.73 gm
   Copper    53.74 %  Cu   67.27 % CuO
   Hydrogen   1.14 %  H    10.16 % H2O
   Sulfur     9.04 %  S    22.57 % SO3
   Oxygen    36.08 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Cu3(SO4)(OH)4
Help on Environment: Environment: Secondary, weathered zone of carbonate-poor copper deposits.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1889
Help on Locality: Locality: Antler mine, Mojave Co., Arizona. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named after its locality.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Antlerite + Pronunciation Say ANTLERITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 203067
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