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Sanjuanite Mineral Data

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General Sanjuanite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: Al2(PO4)(SO4)(OH)•9(H2O)
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 424.14 gm
   Aluminum    12.72 %  Al   24.04 % Al2O3
   Phosphorus   7.30 %  P    16.73 % P2O5
   Hydrogen     4.52 %  H    40.35 % H2O
   Sulfur       7.56 %  S    18.88 % SO3
   Oxygen      67.90 %  O
              ______        ______ 
              100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Al2(PO4)(SO4)(OH)•9(H2O)
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Approved IMA 1968
Help on Locality: Locality: Sierra Chica de Zonda, San Juan Province, Argentina. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for the locality.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Sanjuanite + Pronunciation Say SANJUANITE