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Cetineite Mineral Data
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General Cetineite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(K,Na)3+x(Sb2O3)3(Sb2S3)(OH)x•(2.8-x)(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 726.98 gm |
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Potassium 9.68 % K |
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Sodium 5.06 % Na |
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Antimony 60.29 % Sb |
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Hydrogen 0.73 % H |
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Sulfur 11.91 % S |
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Oxygen 12.32 % O |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
K1.8Na1.6(Sb2O3)0.9(Sb2S3)0.9(OH)0.5•2.4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
From an antimony deposit in highly silicified evaporites, on ore which has been roasted, then long weathered. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1987 |
| Locality: |
In the Cetine mine, 20 km southwest of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 202637 |
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PDF 40-1458 |
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