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Nakauriite Mineral Data
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General Nakauriite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mn,Ni,Cu)8(SO4)4(CO3)(OH)6•48(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,870.41 gm |
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Manganese 11.75 % Mn 15.17 % MnO |
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Copper 3.40 % Cu 4.25 % CuO |
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Nickel 9.41 % Ni 11.98 % NiO |
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Hydrogen 5.50 % H 49.12 % H2O |
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Carbon 0.64 % C 2.35 % CO2 |
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Sulfur 6.86 % S 17.12 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 62.44 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn2+4Ni3Cu(SO4)4(CO3)(OH)6•48(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Veins cutting massive serpentinite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1976 |
| Locality: |
Nakauri, Achi Prefecture, Japan. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Nakauriite + Pronunciation  |
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