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Ashoverite Mineral Data
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General Ashoverite Information
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Chemical Formula: |
Zn(OH)2 |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 99.40 gm |
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Zinc 65.78 % Zn 81.88 % ZnO |
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Hydrogen 2.03 % H 18.12 % H2O |
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Oxygen 32.19 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
Empirical Formula: |
Zn(OH)2 |
Environment: |
In a vein in a limestone quarry, on fluorite associated with the polymorphs, sweetite and wulfingite. |
IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1988 |
Locality: |
Milltown, near Ashover, Derbyshire, England. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
Name Pronunciation: |
Ashoverite + Pronunciation |
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