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Kaliophilite Mineral Data
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General Kaliophilite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
KAlSiO4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 158.16 gm |
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Potassium 24.72 % K 29.78 % K2O |
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Aluminum 17.06 % Al 32.23 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 17.76 % Si 37.99 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 40.46 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
KAlSiO4 |
| Environment: |
In blocks of biotite-pyroxenite volcanic ejecta. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1886 |
| Locality: |
Ejecta from Mte. Somma, Vesuvius. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek for potassium, "kalium", and for "friend", recognizing potassium's presence. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Kaliophilite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Facellite |
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Phacellite |
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