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Argentojarosite Mineral Data

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General Argentojarosite Information

Help on Chemical Formula: Chemical Formula: AgFe+++3(SO4)2(OH)6
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 569.58 gm
   Iron      29.41 %  Fe   42.06 % Fe2O3
   Silver    18.94 %  Ag   20.34 % Ag2O
   Hydrogen   1.06 %  H     9.49 % H2O
   Sulfur    11.26 %  S    28.11 % SO3
   Oxygen    39.33 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: AgFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6
Help on Environment: Environment: Secondary mineral derived from the oxidation of sulfide and silver-bearing sulfide minerals.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1923
Help on Locality: Locality: Tintic mine, East Tintic District, Utah County, Utah, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for the silver content and relationship to jarosite.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Argentojarosite + Pronunciation Say ARGENTOJAROSITE