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Natrochalcite Mineral Data
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General Natrochalcite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaCu2(SO4)2(OH)•(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 377.23 gm |
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Sodium 6.09 % Na 8.21 % Na2O |
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Copper 33.69 % Cu 37.93 % Cu2O |
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Hydrogen 0.80 % H 7.16 % H2O |
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Sulfur 17.00 % S 42.45 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 42.41 % O |
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100.00 % 95.76 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaCu2(SO4)2(OH)•(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral in arid climates. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1908 |
| Locality: |
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the compositon, NATRium (Na), and CHALCos, (Cu). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Natrochalcite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 73265 |
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PDF 19-1189 |
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