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Catapleiite Mineral Data
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General Catapleiite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Na,Ca,[ ])2ZrSi3O9•2(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 414.57 gm |
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Sodium 5.55 % Na 7.48 % Na2O |
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Calcium 8.70 % Ca 12.17 % CaO |
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Zirconium 22.00 % Zr 29.72 % ZrO2 |
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Silicon 20.32 % Si 43.48 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.97 % H 8.69 % H2O |
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Oxygen 42.45 % O |
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100.00 % 101.54 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaCa0.9ZrSi3O9•2(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1850 |
| Locality: |
Laven Island, Langesundfjord area, and Bratthagen, Norway. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named from the Greek for "wholly' and "full", because it is always accompanied by a number of rare minerals. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Catapleiite + Pronunciation  |
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