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Pyrope Mineral Data
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General Pyrope Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 403.13 gm |
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Magnesium 18.09 % Mg 29.99 % MgO |
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Aluminum 13.39 % Al 25.29 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 20.90 % Si 44.71 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 47.63 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 |
| Environment: |
Ultra basic igneous rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1803 |
| Locality: |
Zoblitz, Germany. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek, pyropos, "fiery-eyed" in allusion to the red hue. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Pyrope  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 71887 |
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PDF 15-742 |
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Rhodolite |
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