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Magnesiocarpholite Mineral Data
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General Magnesiocarpholite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
MgAl2Si2O6(OH)4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 298.46 gm |
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Magnesium 8.14 % Mg 13.50 % MgO |
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Aluminum 18.08 % Al 34.16 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 18.82 % Si 40.26 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 1.35 % H 12.07 % H2O |
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Oxygen 53.61 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
MgAl2Si2O6(OH)4 |
| Environment: |
High-pressure/low-temperature mineral occurring in blueschist metamorphic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1979 |
| Locality: |
Monticiano-Roccastrada Unit (Verrucano Formation, SouthernTuscany (Monte Leoni and Monte Argentario). Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the Mg-dominant member of the carpholite series. |
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