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Trolleite Mineral Data

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General Trolleite Information

Help on Chemical Formula: Chemical Formula: Al4(PO4)3(OH)3
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 443.86 gm
   Aluminum    24.32 %  Al   45.94 % Al2O3
   Phosphorus  20.93 %  P    47.97 % P2O5
   Hydrogen     0.68 %  H     6.09 % H2O
   Oxygen      54.07 %  O
              ______        ______ 
              100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Al4(PO4)3(OH)3
Help on Environment: Environment: Amphibolite-grade metamorphic rocks.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1868
Help on Locality: Locality: Vastana mine, near Nasum, Skane, Sweden. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for Hans Gabriel Trolle-Wachtmeister (1782-1871), Swedish chemist.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Trolleite + Pronunciation Say TROLLEITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 6193
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