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Sasaite Mineral Data
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General Sasaite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Al,Fe+++)14(PO4)11(SO4)(OH)7•84(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 3,208.56 gm |
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Aluminum 10.09 % Al 19.07 % Al2O3 |
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Iron 3.48 % Fe 4.98 % Fe2O3 |
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Phosphorus 10.62 % P 24.33 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 5.50 % H 49.13 % H2O |
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Sulfur 1.00 % S 2.50 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 69.31 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Al12Fe3+2(PO4)11(SO4)(OH)7•84(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1978 |
| Locality: |
West Dreifontein cave, near Carlstonville, Transvaal, South Africa. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the South African Speleological Society (SAS). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Sasaite  |
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