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Monsmedite Mineral Data
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General Monsmedite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
H8K2Tl2(SO4)8•11(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,461.70 gm |
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Potassium 5.35 % K 6.44 % K2O |
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Thallium 27.97 % Tl 31.25 % Tl2O3 |
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Hydrogen 2.07 % H 18.49 % H2O |
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Sulfur 17.55 % S 43.82 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 47.07 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
H8K2Tl2(SO4)8•11(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In the oxidation zone of a silver-bearing lead-zinc deposit. Discredited monsmedite=votaite. |
| IMA Status: |
Discredited IMA 2002 |
| Locality: |
Baia Sprie, Baia Mare region, Romania. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named in 1968 from the Latin 'Mons Medius', for Baia Sprie, Romania, the locality for the mineral. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Monsmedite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Discredited |
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IMA1998-D |
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