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Komarovite Mineral Data
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General Komarovite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Ca,Mn)2(Nb,Ti)2Si2O7(O,F)2•3.5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 502.73 gm |
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Sodium 0.91 % Na 1.23 % Na2O |
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Calcium 3.19 % Ca 4.46 % CaO |
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Titanium 1.90 % Ti 3.18 % TiO2 |
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Manganese 4.37 % Mn 5.64 % MnO |
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Niobium 33.26 % Nb 47.59 % Nb2O5 |
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Silicon 11.17 % Si 23.90 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 1.40 % H 12.54 % H2O |
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Oxygen 42.65 % O |
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Fluorine 1.13 % F 1.13 % F |
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F -0.48 % -O=F2 |
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100.00 % 99.20 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca0.4Mn2+0.4Na0.2Nb1.8Ti0.2(Si2O7)O2.9F0.3�3.5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In alkalic syenites. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1971 |
| Locality: |
Mt. Karnasurt, Lovozero massif, Kola peninsula, Russia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Vladimir M. Komarov (1927-1967), Russian cosmonaut, who was killed during his return flight on April, 23, 1967. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Komarovite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Ellsworthite |
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Silicified pyrochlore |
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