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Tarbuttite Mineral Data
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General Tarbuttite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Zn2(PO4)(OH) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 242.76 gm |
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Zinc 53.87 % Zn 67.05 % ZnO |
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Phosphorus 12.76 % P 29.24 % P2O5 |
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Hydrogen 0.42 % H 3.71 % H2O |
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Oxygen 32.95 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Zn2(PO4)(OH) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral in the oxidized portions of Zn-bearing ore zones. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1907 |
| Locality: |
Kabwe, Broken Hill mines, northwestern Zambia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Percy Coventry Tarbutt, director of the Broken Hill Explaration Co., Zambia. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Tarbuttite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Salmoite |
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