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Karelianite Mineral Data
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General Karelianite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
V2O3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 149.88 gm |
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Vanadium 67.98 % V 100.00 % V2O3 |
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Oxygen 32.02 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
V3+2O3 |
| Environment: |
In sulfide-rich protions of glacial boulders derived from high-grade metamorphic rocks (schists and quartzites). |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1963 |
| Locality: |
Outokumpu, Karelia, Finland. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the Karelian shist belt were the mineral occurs. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Karelianite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 201106 |
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PDF 34-187 |
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