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Vanadiocarpholite Mineral Data
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General Vanadiocarpholite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Mn++V+++Al(Si2O6)(OH)4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 353.06 gm |
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Manganese 15.56 % Mn 20.09 % MnO |
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Aluminum 7.64 % Al 14.44 % Al2O3 |
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Vanadium 14.43 % V 21.23 % V2O3 |
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Silicon 15.91 % Si 34.04 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 1.14 % H 10.21 % H2O |
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Oxygen 45.32 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn2+V3+AlSi2O6(OH)4 |
| Environment: |
Found in open fissures in a silicified wood sample from Mn-ore bearing cherts. Carpholite group |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 2003 (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
Molinello Mine, Graveglia Valley, Ne, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the V-dominant analogue of carpholite. |
| Synonym: |
IMA2003-055 |
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