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Rusakovite Mineral Data
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General Rusakovite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Fe+++,Al)5(VO4,PO4)2(OH)9•3(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 670.16 gm |
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Aluminum 5.03 % Al 9.51 % Al2O3 |
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Vanadium 11.40 % V 20.35 % V2O5 |
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Iron 31.25 % Fe 44.68 % Fe2O3 |
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Phosphorus 2.31 % P 5.30 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.26 % H 20.16 % H2O |
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Oxygen 47.75 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
5(Fe3+0.75)5(Al0.25)(VO4)1.5(PO4)0.5(OH)9•3(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Found in the oxidized layers of carbonaceous shales with apatite, and Pb, Zn, and Cu sulfides. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1960 |
| Locality: |
Balasauskandyk, Kara Tau, Kazakhstan. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Mikhail Petrovich Rusakov (1892-1963), geologist, Kazakhstan, Russia. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Rusakovite + Pronunciation  |
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