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Magnesioaubertite Mineral Data
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General Magnesioaubertite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mg,Cu)Al(SO4)2Cl•14(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 540.89 gm |
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Magnesium 3.37 % Mg 5.59 % MgO |
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Aluminum 4.99 % Al 9.43 % Al2O3 |
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Copper 2.94 % Cu 3.68 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 5.22 % H 46.63 % H2O |
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Sulfur 11.86 % S 29.60 % SO3 |
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Chlorine 6.55 % Cl 6.55 % Cl |
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Cl -1.48 % -O=Cl2 |
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Oxygen 65.08 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mg0.75Cu0.25Al(SO4)2Cl•14(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral formed by the reaction of volcanic gases and aluminum-bearing rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1988 |
| Locality: |
Grotta de Faraglione and along the Baia de Levante, Vulcano, Lipari Islands, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for its content of magnesium greater than copper, and relation to aubertite. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Magnesioaubertite  |
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