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Ferrinatrite Mineral Data

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General Ferrinatrite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: Na3Fe+++(SO4)3•3(H2O)
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 501.07 gm
   Sodium    13.76 %  Na   18.55 % Na2O
   Iron      11.15 %  Fe   15.94 % Fe2O3
   Hydrogen   1.61 %  H    14.38 % H2O
   Sulfur    19.20 %  S    47.94 % SO3
   Oxygen    54.28 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %       96.81 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Na3Fe3+(SO4)3(OH)2•3(H2O)
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1889
Help on Locality: Locality: Mina la Compania, Sierra Gorda, Atacama Desert, Chile Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named after its chemical composition of FERRIc iron and NATRIum (Sodium).
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Ferrinatrite Say FERRINATRITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 14003
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