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Isovite Mineral Data
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General Isovite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Cr,Fe)23C6 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,249.48 gm |
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Chromium 67.41 % Cr |
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Iron 26.82 % Fe |
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Carbon 5.77 % C |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cr16.2Fe0+6C6 |
| Environment: |
The chromium dominant analog of haxonite. Found in gold-platinum placer concentrates |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1996 (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
The Is River, near the town of Is, Isovsky district, Middle Urals, Russia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For the locality. |
| Synonym: |
IMA1996-039 |
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