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Utahite Mineral Data
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General Utahite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu5Zn3(Te++++++O4)4(OH)8•7(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,542.46 gm |
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Zinc 12.72 % Zn 15.83 % ZnO |
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Copper 20.60 % Cu 25.79 % CuO |
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Tellurium 33.09 % Te 41.39 % TeO2 |
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Hydrogen 1.44 % H 12.85 % H2O |
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Oxygen 32.16 % O |
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100.00 % 95.85 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu5Zn3(TeO4)4(OH)8•7(H2O) |
| Environment: |
An extremely rare secondary Cu-Te mineral found as a product of oxidation. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1997 (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
The Centennial Eureka mine, 1 mile southeast of Eureka, Tintic District, Juab County, Utah, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Utahite  |
| Synonym: |
IMA1995-039 |
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