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Heterogenite-2H Mineral Data
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General Heterogenite-2H Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Co+++O(OH) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 91.94 gm |
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Cobalt 64.10 % Co 90.20 % Co2O3 |
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Hydrogen 1.10 % H 9.80 % H2O |
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Oxygen 34.80 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CoO(OH) |
| Environment: |
A weathering product of smaltite, an alteration product of linnaeite, and widespread in residual soils above ultramafic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1973 |
| Locality: |
Midigi, Shaba, Congo (Zaire). Schneeberg, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek for "of another kind", as differing in composition from similar minerals. 2H polytype. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Heterogenite-2H + Pronunciation  |
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