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Vitimite Mineral Data
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General Vitimite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ca6B14O19(SO4)(OH)14•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,125.95 gm |
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Calcium 22.07 % Ca 30.88 % CaO |
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Boron 13.44 % B 43.28 % B2O3 |
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Hydrogen 2.10 % H 18.80 % H2O |
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Sulfur 2.85 % S 7.11 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 59.54 % O |
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100.00 % 100.07 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca6.2B14O19.2(SO4)(OH)13.9•4.8(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In veinlets in boron ores of the Sonlongo deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 2001 (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
Solongo deposit in Buryatia, Transbaikal region, Russia Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the Vitim plateau which is near the locality |
| Synonym: |
IMA2001-057 |
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