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Munirite Mineral Data
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General Munirite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaVO3•(2-x)(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 148.95 gm |
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Sodium 15.43 % Na 20.80 % Na2O |
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Vanadium 34.20 % V 61.05 % V2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.03 % H 18.14 % H2O |
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Oxygen 48.34 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaV5+O3•1.5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
On sandstone, presumably formed from oxidation of vanadium-bearing primary uranium minerals. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1982 |
| Locality: |
Bhimber area, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Munir Ahmad Khan, Chairman, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Munirite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 1338 |
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PDF 45-1432 |
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