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Greenalite Mineral Data
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General Greenalite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Fe++,Fe+++)2-3Si2O5(OH)4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 354.28 gm |
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Iron 44.14 % Fe 46.64 % FeO / 11.27 % Fe2O3 |
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Silicon 17.44 % Si 37.31 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.94 % H 8.39 % H2O |
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Oxygen 37.48 % O |
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100.00 % 103.61 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Fe2+2.3Fe3+0.5Si2.2O5(OH)3.3 |
| Environment: |
A primary phase in some banded iron formations. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1903 |
| Locality: |
Biwabik Iron Formation, Mesabi Range, Minnesota, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
In allusion to its green color. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Greenalite + Pronunciation  |
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