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Mapimite Mineral Data
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General Mapimite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Zn2Fe+++3(AsO4)3(OH)4•10(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 963.26 gm |
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Zinc 13.58 % Zn 16.90 % ZnO |
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Iron 17.39 % Fe 24.87 % Fe2O3 |
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Arsenic 23.33 % As 35.79 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.51 % H 22.44 % H2O |
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Oxygen 43.19 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Zn2Fe3+3(AsO4)3(OH)4•10(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Rare secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of an arsenic-rich hydrothermal polymetallic ore deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1981 |
| Locality: |
Ojuela mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Mapimite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 26554 |
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PDF 35-515 |
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