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Cyanochroite Mineral Data
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General Cyanochroite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
K2Cu(SO4)2•6(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 441.96 gm |
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Potassium 17.69 % K 21.31 % K2O |
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Copper 14.38 % Cu 18.00 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 2.74 % H 24.46 % H2O |
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Sulfur 14.51 % S 36.23 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 50.68 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
K2Cu(SO4)2•6(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Product of fumarolic action. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1855 |
| Locality: |
Vesuvius, Campania, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named from the Greek for blue and color, in reference to its appearance in white light. |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 2925 |
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PDF 17-137 |
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