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Qilianshanite Mineral Data
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General Qilianshanite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaH4(CO3)(BO3)•2(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 181.87 gm |
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Sodium 12.64 % Na 17.04 % Na2O |
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Boron 5.94 % B 19.14 % B2O3 |
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Hydrogen 4.43 % H 39.62 % H2O |
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Carbon 6.60 % C 24.20 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 70.38 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaH4(CO3)(BO3)•2(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Reaction of borate-rich waters with earlier sodium carbonates in a borate deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1993 |
| Locality: |
Juhongtu borate deposit, Qilian Mountains, Qinghai Province, China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Qilianshanite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
IMA1992-008 |
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