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Imogolite Mineral Data
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General Imogolite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Al2SiO3(OH)4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 198.08 gm |
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Aluminum 27.24 % Al 51.48 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 14.18 % Si 30.33 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 2.04 % H 18.19 % H2O |
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Oxygen 56.54 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Al2SiO3(OH)4 |
| Environment: |
Principally in soils derived from volcanic ash. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1962 |
| Locality: |
Imogo soil, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Imogolite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Grunlingite |
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