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Simplotite Mineral Data
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General Simplotite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CaV++++4O9•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 477.92 gm |
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Calcium 8.39 % Ca 11.73 % CaO |
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Vanadium 42.64 % V 69.42 % VO2 |
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Hydrogen 2.11 % H 18.85 % H2O |
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Oxygen 46.87 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CaV4+4O9•5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Sedimentary U-V deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1958 |
| Locality: |
Sundown Claim, San Miguel County, Utah, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Jack R. Simplot (1909-) of the Simplot Mining Co., Boise, Idaho, USA. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Simplotite + Pronunciation  |
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