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Chaidamuite Mineral Data
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General Chaidamuite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Zn,Fe++)Fe+++(SO4)2(OH)•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 402.43 gm |
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Zinc 16.25 % Zn 20.22 % ZnO |
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Iron 13.88 % Fe 19.84 % Fe2O3 |
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Hydrogen 2.25 % H 20.14 % H2O |
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Sulfur 15.94 % S 39.79 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 51.68 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
ZnFe3+(SO4)2(OH)•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1986 |
| Locality: |
Xitieshan Pb-Zn mine, Chaidamu (Qaidam) basin, Qinghai, China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
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