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Meta-aluminite Mineral Data
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General Meta-aluminite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Al2(SO4)(OH)4•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 308.13 gm |
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Aluminum 17.51 % Al 33.09 % Al2O3 |
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Hydrogen 4.58 % H 40.93 % H2O |
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Sulfur 10.41 % S 25.98 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 67.50 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Al2(SO4)(OH)4•5(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1968 |
| Locality: |
Fumerole uranium mine, Temple Mountain, San Rafael Swell, Every County, Utah, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the lower hydrate of aluminite. |
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