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Mascagnite Mineral Data
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General Mascagnite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(NH4)2SO4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 132.14 gm |
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Hydrogen 6.10 % H - % Calc as (NH4)2O |
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Sulfur 24.27 % S 60.59 % SO3 |
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Nitrogen 21.20 % N 39.41 % (NH4)2O |
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Oxygen 48.43 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
(NH4)2(SO4) |
| Environment: |
Found in fumeroles. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1779 |
| Locality: |
Vesuvius, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Paolo Mascagni (1752-1815), Italian anatomist, University of Siena who first described the natural salt. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Mascagnite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 200905 |
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PDF 44-1413 |
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