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Scapolite Mineral Data
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General Scapolite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Na,Ca)4[Al3Si9O24]Cl |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 877.08 gm |
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Sodium 5.24 % Na 7.07 % Na2O |
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Calcium 9.14 % Ca 12.79 % CaO |
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Aluminum 15.38 % Al 29.06 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 22.42 % Si 47.95 % SiO2 |
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Chlorine 4.04 % Cl 4.04 % Cl |
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Cl -0.91 % -O=Cl2 |
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Oxygen 43.78 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na2Ca2Al5Si7O24Cl |
| IMA Status: |
Not Approved IMA |
| Locality: |
Otter Lake, Canada. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named in 1800 rom the Greek skapos - "rod" and lithos - "stone." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Scapolite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Wernerite |
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