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Trimerite Mineral Data
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General Trimerite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CaMn2Be3(SiO4)3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 453.24 gm |
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Calcium 8.84 % Ca 12.37 % CaO |
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Manganese 24.24 % Mn 31.30 % MnO |
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Beryllium 5.97 % Be 16.56 % BeO |
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Silicon 18.59 % Si 39.77 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 42.36 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CaMn2+2Be3(SiO4)3 |
| Environment: |
A rare mineral, probably formed during late-stage hydrothermal activity associated with contact metamorphism and metasomatism. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1890 |
| Locality: |
At the Harstigen mine, near Persberg, at Jakobsberg, Sweden. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek for three parts, in allusion to the trilling twinning and associated optical effects. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Trimerite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 100082 |
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PDF 17-477 |
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