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Ferricopiapite Mineral Data
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General Ferricopiapite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Fe+++2/3Fe+++4(SO4)6(OH)2•20(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,231.32 gm |
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Iron 21.17 % Fe 30.26 % Fe2O3 |
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Hydrogen 3.44 % H 30.72 % H2O |
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Sulfur 15.63 % S 39.01 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 59.77 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Fe3+0.66Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2•20(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral formed typically by the weathering and oxidation of iron sulfide in a wide range of rock types, preserved in arid climates. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1938 |
| Locality: |
Challant-St. Anselme mine, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the ferric iron member of the copiapite group. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ferricopiapite  |
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