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Hieratite Mineral Data
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General Hieratite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
K2SiF6 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 220.27 gm |
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Potassium 35.50 % K 42.76 % K2O |
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Silicon 12.75 % Si 27.28 % SiO2 |
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Fluorine 51.75 % F 51.75 % F |
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F -21.79 % -O=F2 |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
K2SiF6 |
| Environment: |
Volcanic fumaroles. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1882 |
| Locality: |
Crater of Vulcano, Lipari Islands. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locaity in the crater of Vulcano (Greek name , Hiera). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Hieratite + Pronunciation  |
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