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Likasite Mineral Data
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General Likasite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu3(NO3)(OH)5•2(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 373.71 gm |
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Copper 51.01 % Cu 63.86 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 2.43 % H 21.69 % H2O |
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Nitrogen 3.75 % N 14.45 % N2O5 |
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Oxygen 42.81 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu3(NO3)(OH)5•2(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1955 |
| Locality: |
Likasi mine, Shaba, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Likasite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 30997 |
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PDF 33-479 |
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