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Leucite Mineral Data
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General Leucite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
KAlSi2O6 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 218.25 gm |
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Potassium 17.91 % K 21.58 % K2O |
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Aluminum 12.36 % Al 23.36 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 25.74 % Si 55.06 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 43.99 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
KAl(Si2O6) |
| Environment: |
Acid volcanic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1791 |
| Locality: |
Bearpaw Mountains., Montana, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek leukos - "white." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Leucite  |
| Synonym: |
Amphigene |
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