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Claraite Mineral Data
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General Claraite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Cu,Zn)3(CO3)(OH)4•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 392.58 gm |
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Zinc 16.66 % Zn 20.73 % ZnO |
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Copper 32.37 % Cu 40.52 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 3.08 % H 27.53 % H2O |
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Carbon 3.06 % C 11.21 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 44.83 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu2Zn(CO3)(OH)4•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1982 |
| Locality: |
Clara Mine, Black Forest, Wolfach, Schwarzwald, Baden-W�rttemberg, Germany. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
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