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Sideronatrite Mineral Data
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General Sideronatrite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na2Fe+++(SO4)2(OH)•3(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 365.01 gm |
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Sodium 12.60 % Na 16.98 % Na2O |
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Iron 15.30 % Fe 21.88 % Fe2O3 |
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Hydrogen 1.93 % H 17.27 % H2O |
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Sulfur 17.57 % S 43.87 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 52.60 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na2Fe3+(SO4)2(OH)•3(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral found in arid regions. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1878 |
| Locality: |
San Simon mine, Huantajaya, Tarapaca, Chile. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its composition. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Sideronatrite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Urusite |
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