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Ransomite Mineral Data
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General Ransomite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CuFe+++2(SO4)4•6(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 667.59 gm |
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Iron 16.73 % Fe 23.92 % Fe2O3 |
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Copper 9.52 % Cu 11.92 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 1.81 % H 16.19 % H2O |
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Sulfur 19.21 % S 47.97 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 52.73 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CuFe3+2(SO4)4•6(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Hydrated sulfate formed as the result of a mine fire in a copper mine. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1928 |
| Locality: |
United Verde mine, Jerome, Arizona, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Federick Leslie Ransome (1868-1935), U.S. Mining geologist. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ransomite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 15177 |
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PDF 71-2375 |
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