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Theresemagnanite Mineral Data

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General Theresemagnanite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: (Co,Zn,Ni)6(SO4)(OH,Cl)10•8(H2O)
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 813.42 gm
   Zinc      16.08 %  Zn   20.01 % ZnO
   Cobalt    21.74 %  Co   27.64 % CoO
   Nickel     7.22 %  Ni    9.18 % NiO
   Hydrogen   2.97 %  H    26.58 % H2O
   Sulfur     3.94 %  S     9.84 % SO3
   Chlorine   8.72 %  Cl    8.72 % Cl
               -   %   Cl   -1.97 % -O=Cl2   
   Oxygen    39.34 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Co3Zn2Ni(SO4)(OH)8Cl2•8(H2O)
Help on Environment: Environment: Secondary alteration mineral.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Approved IMA 1993
Help on Locality: Locality: Cap Garonne mine, Var, France. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for Therese Magnan for her contributions to knowledge about the Cap Garrone mine.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Theresemagnanite + Pronunciation Say THERESEMAGNANITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: IMA1991-026