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Metasideronatrite Mineral Data
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General Metasideronatrite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na2Fe+++(SO4)2(OH)•(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 328.98 gm |
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Sodium 13.98 % Na 18.84 % Na2O |
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Iron 16.98 % Fe 24.27 % Fe2O3 |
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Hydrogen 0.92 % H 8.21 % H2O |
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Sulfur 19.49 % S 48.67 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 48.63 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na2Fe3+(SO4)2(OH)•(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Associated with other secondary sulfates. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1938 |
| Locality: |
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the similarity to sideronatrolite with a lower hydrate. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Metasideronatrite + Pronunciation  |
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