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Magnesiotaaffeite-6N3S Mineral Data
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General Magnesiotaaffeite-6N3S Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mg,Fe++,Zn)2Al6BeO12 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 426.60 gm |
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Magnesium 9.69 % Mg 16.06 % MgO |
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Beryllium 1.90 % Be 5.28 % BeO |
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Aluminum 37.95 % Al 71.70 % Al2O3 |
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Zinc 1.53 % Zn 1.91 % ZnO |
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Iron 3.93 % Fe 5.05 % FeO |
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Oxygen 45.00 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mg1.7Fe2+0.3Zn0.1Al6Be0.9O12 |
| Environment: |
In a nodule, perhaps formerly a corundum crystal, in high-grade metapyroxinite, metaperidotites, and granulites. Renamed from musgravite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 2002 (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
Located 16 km north-northeast of Ernambella Mission, Musgrave Ranges, South Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Count R.Taaffe of Dublin, Ireland, who discovered the mineral in 1945. (S=Spinel, N=Nolanite Layers). |
| Synonym: |
IMA2001-A |
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Musgravite |
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