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Scarbroite Mineral Data
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General Scarbroite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Al5(CO3)(OH)13•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 506.09 gm |
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Aluminum 26.66 % Al 50.37 % Al2O3 |
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Hydrogen 4.58 % H 40.94 % H2O |
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Carbon 2.37 % C 8.70 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 66.39 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Al5(CO3)(OH)13•5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In vertical fissures in sandstone. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1960 |
| Locality: |
South Bay, Scarborough, England. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Scarbroite + Pronunciation  |
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