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Hsianghualite Mineral Data
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General Hsianghualite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ca3Li2Be3(SiO4)3F2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 475.40 gm |
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Lithium 2.92 % Li 6.29 % Li2O |
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Calcium 25.29 % Ca 35.39 % CaO |
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Beryllium 5.69 % Be 15.78 % BeO |
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Silicon 17.72 % Si 37.92 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 40.39 % O |
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Fluorine 7.99 % F 7.99 % F |
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F -3.37 % -O=F2 |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca3Li2Be3(SiO4)3F2 |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1958 |
| Locality: |
Type locality unclear, in metamorphosed Devonian limestone, Hunan Province, China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
The name is from a Chinese word for fragrant flower. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Hsianghualite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 39389 |
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PDF 36-412 |
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