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Darapiosite Mineral Data
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General Darapiosite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
KNa2Zr[Li(Mn,Zr)2Si12O30] |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,128.27 gm |
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Potassium 3.47 % K 4.17 % K2O |
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Sodium 4.08 % Na 5.49 % Na2O |
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Lithium 0.62 % Li 1.32 % Li2O |
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Zirconium 12.13 % Zr 16.38 % ZrO2 |
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Manganese 7.30 % Mn 9.43 % MnO |
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Silicon 29.87 % Si 63.90 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 42.54 % O |
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100.00 % 100.71 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
KNa2ZrLiMn2+1.5Zr0.5Si12O30 |
| Environment: |
Peri-alkaline pegmatitic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1975 |
| Locality: |
Dara-i-Pioz, Alai Range, Tien Shan, northern Tadzhikistan. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Darapiosite + Pronunciation  |
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