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Namuwite Mineral Data
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General Namuwite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Zn,Cu)4(SO4)(OH)6•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 528.04 gm |
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Zinc 24.77 % Zn 30.83 % ZnO |
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Copper 24.07 % Cu 30.13 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 2.67 % H 23.88 % H2O |
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Sulfur 6.07 % S 15.16 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 42.42 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Zn2Cu2(SO4)(OH)6•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Encrusting hydrozincite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1982 |
| Locality: |
Averllyn lead mine, Llanrwst mining district, northern Wales. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the country of origin, and the National Museum of Wales. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Namuwite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 81353 |
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PDF 35-528 |
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