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Methane hydrate-H Mineral Data
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General Methane hydrate-H Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
34(H2O)•3(S)•2(M)•1(L) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 764.88 gm |
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Hydrogen 13.18 % H |
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Carbon 15.70 % C |
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Oxygen 71.12 % O |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
•34(H2O)3(CH4)2(C2H6)(C3H8) |
| Environment: |
4 - 5 deg C and 50 atmospheres. Hexagonal structure where S=N2,CH4 M=CO2,C2H6,C3H8 L=C4H10. Found in subsurface gas hydrate deposits above oil fields. |
| IMA Status: |
Not Submitted IMA (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
World wide. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the composition of the component chemicals. |
| Synonym: |
Methane Clathrate |
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Methane hydrate |
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