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Bityite Mineral Data
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General Bityite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CaLiAl2(AlBeSi2)O10(OH)2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 387.16 gm |
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Lithium 1.79 % Li 3.86 % Li2O |
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Calcium 10.35 % Ca 14.48 % CaO |
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Beryllium 2.33 % Be 6.46 % BeO |
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Aluminum 20.91 % Al 39.50 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 14.51 % Si 31.04 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.52 % H 4.65 % H2O |
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Oxygen 49.59 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CaLiAl3Be(Si2O10)(OH)2 |
| Environment: |
Crystal crusts in pegmatite veins. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1908 |
| Locality: |
Maharitra on Mt. Bity, Madagascar. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Bityite  |
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