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Orthoserpierite Mineral Data
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General Orthoserpierite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6•3(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 644.32 gm |
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Calcium 6.22 % Ca 8.70 % CaO |
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Zinc 10.15 % Zn 12.63 % ZnO |
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Copper 29.59 % Cu 37.04 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 1.88 % H 16.78 % H2O |
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Sulfur 9.95 % S 24.85 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 42.21 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CaCu3Zn(SO4)2(OH)6•3(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral in a copper mine. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1985 |
| Locality: |
Chessy copper mine, near Lyon, France. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for its stuctural rellationship to serpierite. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Orthoserpierite + Pronunciation  |
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