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Dundasite Mineral Data

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General Dundasite Information

Help on Chemical Formula: Chemical Formula: PbAl2(CO3)2(OH)4•(H2O)
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 467.23 gm
   Aluminum  11.55 %  Al   21.82 % Al2O3
   Hydrogen   1.29 %  H    11.57 % H2O
   Lead      44.35 %  Pb   47.77 % PbO
   Carbon     5.14 %  C    18.84 % CO2
   Oxygen    37.67 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: PbAl2(CO3)2(OH)4•(H2O)
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1893
Help on Locality: Locality: Dundas and Mt. Read, Tasmania. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named after its locality.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Dundasite + Pronunciation Say DUNDASITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 9348
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