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Reinerite Mineral Data
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General Reinerite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Zn3(As+++O3)2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 442.01 gm |
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Zinc 44.38 % Zn 55.24 % ZnO |
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Arsenic 33.90 % As 44.76 % As2O3 |
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Oxygen 21.72 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Zn3(AsO3)2 |
| Environment: |
Deep oxidation zone in a dolostone-hosted hydrothermal polymetallic ore deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1959 |
| Locality: |
Tsumeb, Namibia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Willy Reiner (1895-1965), Senior Chemist, Tsumeb Corporation, Tsumeb, Namibia, who analyzed this material. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Reinerite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 10400 |
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PDF 47-1765 |
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