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Ikaite Mineral Data
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General Ikaite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CaCO3•6(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 208.18 gm |
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Calcium 19.25 % Ca 26.94 % CaO |
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Hydrogen 5.81 % H 51.92 % H2O |
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Carbon 5.77 % C 21.14 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 69.17 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca(CO3)•6(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In cold, saline marine waters where the formation of calcite is inhibited. Decomposes into water and calcite above 8 deg. C. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1963 |
| Locality: |
Ika Fjord, Ivigtut, Greenland. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ikaite  |
| Synonym: |
Fundylite (calcite pseudomorphs) |
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Glendonite (calcite pseudomorphs) |
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ICSD 31305 |
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Jarrowite (calcite pseudomorphs) |
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PDF 37-416 |
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Thinolite (calcite pseudomorphs) |
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