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Chvaleticeite Mineral Data
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General Chvaleticeite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mn++,Mg)SO4•6(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 251.44 gm |
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Magnesium 2.42 % Mg 4.01 % MgO |
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Manganese 16.39 % Mn 21.16 % MnO |
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Hydrogen 4.81 % H 42.99 % H2O |
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Sulfur 12.75 % S 31.84 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 63.63 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn2+0.75Mg0.25(SO4)•6(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Found in the oxidation zone of a pyrite-manganese silicate deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1986 |
| Locality: |
Chvaletice and Jachymov (Joachimsthal), Czech Republic. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
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