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Bannermanite Mineral Data

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General Bannermanite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: (Na,K)0.7V+++++6O15
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 564.95 gm
   Potassium   1.38 %  K     1.67 % K2O
   Sodium      2.03 %  Na    2.74 % Na2O
   Vanadium   54.10 %  V    96.58 % V2O5
   Oxygen     42.48 %  O
             ______        ______ 
             100.00 %      100.99 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Na0.5K0.2V5+6O15
Help on Environment: Environment: In fumaroles.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Approved IMA 1981
Help on Locality: Locality: Izalco volcano, El Salvador. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for Harold M. Bannerman (1897-1976), U. S. Economic Geologist.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Bannermanite + Pronunciation Say BANNERMANITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 31208
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