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Tridymite Mineral Data
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General Tridymite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
SiO2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 60.08 gm |
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Silicon 46.74 % Si 100.00 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 53.26 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
(SiO2) |
| Environment: |
Cavities in volcanic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1868 |
| Locality: |
Occurs world wide. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek Tridymos - "triplex." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Tridymite + Pronunciation  |
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