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Kanemite Mineral Data
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General Kanemite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaHSi2O5•3(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 214.21 gm |
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Sodium 10.73 % Na 14.47 % Na2O |
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Silicon 26.22 % Si 56.10 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 3.29 % H 29.44 % H2O |
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Oxygen 59.75 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaHSi2O5•3(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In evaporites in an interdunary depression (Andjia, Chad). |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1972 |
| Locality: |
In the Kanem region, near Andjia, Chad. From Lake Bogoria, Rift Valley, Kenya. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after Kanem, a region on the northeastern edge of Lake Chad, Chad, where the mineral was discovered. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Kanemite  |
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