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Nosean Mineral Data
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General Nosean Information
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Chemical Formula: |
Na8Al6Si6O24(SO4) |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,012.38 gm |
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Sodium 18.17 % Na 24.49 % Na2O |
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Aluminum 15.99 % Al 30.21 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 16.65 % Si 35.61 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.20 % H 1.78 % H2O |
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Sulfur 3.17 % S 7.91 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 45.83 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
Empirical Formula: |
Na8Al6Si6O24(SO4)•(H2O) |
Environment: |
Igneous rocks low in silica and rich in alkalis. |
IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1815 |
Locality: |
Laacher See in the Eifel district of Rhineland. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named after the German mineralogist, K. W. Nose (1753-1835). |
Name Pronunciation: |
Nosean |
Synonym: |
ICSD 203102 |
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Noselite |
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