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Ceruleite Mineral Data
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General Ceruleite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu2Al7(AsO4)4(OH)13•12(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,308.92 gm |
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Aluminum 14.43 % Al 27.26 % Al2O3 |
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Copper 9.71 % Cu 12.15 % CuO |
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Arsenic 22.90 % As 35.12 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.85 % H 25.46 % H2O |
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Oxygen 50.12 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu2Al7(AsO4)4(OH)13•12(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In the oxidized zone of arsenic-rich polymetallic mineral deposits; a post-mine product. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1900 |
| Locality: |
Emma Louisa gold mine, Guanaco district, about 100 km east-northeast of Taltal, Antofagasta, Chile. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named from cerulean, for the sky-blue color of the mineral. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ceruleite + Pronunciation  |
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