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Sauconite Mineral Data
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General Sauconite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na0,3Zn3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 580.37 gm |
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Sodium 1.19 % Na 1.60 % Na2O |
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Aluminum 4.65 % Al 8.78 % Al2O3 |
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Zinc 33.80 % Zn 42.07 % ZnO |
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Silicon 14.52 % Si 31.06 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 1.74 % H 15.52 % H2O |
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Oxygen 44.11 % O |
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100.00 % 99.04 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na0.3Zn3Si3AlO10(OH)2•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Vugs and seams in oxidized zinc and copper deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1875 |
| Locality: |
Ueberroth mine, Saucon Valley, near Friedensville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Sauconite + Pronunciation  |
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