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Guanine Mineral Data
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General Guanine Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
C5H3(NH2)N4O |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 151.13 gm |
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Hydrogen 3.33 % H |
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Carbon 39.74 % C |
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Nitrogen 46.34 % N |
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Oxygen 10.59 % O |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
C5H5N5O |
| Environment: |
In guano derived from seabirds and formed as a reaction to bat guano and urine with limestone in the cave. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1844 |
| Locality: |
North Chincha Isalnd, Peru and Murra-el-elevyn cave, Cockabiddy Nullabor Plani WA, Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Namd for its derivation from and association with guano. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Guanine  |
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