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Mongshanite Mineral Data
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General Mongshanite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mg,Cr,Fe++)2(Ti,Zr)5O12 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 595.20 gm |
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Magnesium 4.90 % Mg 8.13 % MgO |
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Zirconium 30.65 % Zr 41.41 % ZrO2 |
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Titanium 24.13 % Ti 40.26 % TiO2 |
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Chromium 5.24 % Cr 6.85 % CrO |
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Iron 2.81 % Fe 3.62 % FeO |
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Oxygen 32.26 % O |
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100.00 % 100.27 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mg1.2Cr0.6Fe2+0.3Ti3Zr2O12 |
| Environment: |
A doubtful species. Physical properties similar to ilmanite and found as inclusions in ilmentite. |
| IMA Status: |
Not Approved IMA 1982 |
| Locality: |
Yimenguan area (?), Shandong, China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality ? |
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