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Tyrolite Mineral Data
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General Tyrolite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CaCu5(AsO4)2(CO3)(OH)4•6(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 871.78 gm |
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Calcium 4.60 % Ca 6.43 % CaO |
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Copper 36.45 % Cu 41.03 % Cu2O |
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Arsenic 17.19 % As 26.36 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 1.85 % H 16.53 % H2O |
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Carbon 1.38 % C 5.05 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 38.54 % O |
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100.00 % 95.41 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CaCu5(AsO4)2(CO3)(OH)4•6(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary copper mineral found with other arsenates and sulfates. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1845 |
| Locality: |
Brixlegg-Schwaz District, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Tyrolite  |
| Synonym: |
Tirolit |
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