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Phyllotungstite Mineral Data
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General Phyllotungstite Information
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Chemical Formula: |
CaFe+++3H(WO4)6•10(H2O) |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,875.87 gm |
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Calcium 2.14 % Ca 2.99 % CaO |
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Iron 8.93 % Fe 12.77 % Fe2O3 |
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Hydrogen 1.13 % H 10.08 % H2O |
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Tungsten 58.80 % W 74.16 % WO3 |
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Oxygen 29.00 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
Empirical Formula: |
CaFe3+3H(WO4)6•10(H2O) |
Environment: |
Secondary tungsen mineral. |
IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1984 |
Locality: |
Clara mine, Oberwolfach, Schwarzwald, Baden-Wurttenberg, Germay. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named for the crystal habit and composition. |
Name Pronunciation: |
Phyllotungstite + Pronunciation |
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