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General Nikischerite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: NaFe++6Al3(SO4)2(OH)18(H2O)12
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 1,165.46 gm
   Sodium     1.78 %  Na    2.39 % Na2O
   Aluminum   6.95 %  Al   13.12 % Al2O3
   Iron      31.63 %  Fe   40.69 % FeO
   Hydrogen   3.63 %  H    32.46 % H2O
   Sulfur     4.95 %  S    12.37 % SO3
   Oxygen    51.07 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %      101.03 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Na0.9Fe2+6.6Al3(SO4)1.8(OH)18(H2O)12
Help on Environment: Environment: Secondary mineral formed from oxidizing sulfide deposits.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Approved IMA 2001 (Dana # Added)
Help on Locality: Locality: Huanuni Tin Mine, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for Anthony (Tony) J. Nikischer (1949-), geologist (Excalibur Minerals) who discovered the mineral.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Nikischerite Say NIKISCHERITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: IMA2001-039