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Vuorelainenite Mineral Data
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General Vuorelainenite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mn++,Fe++)(V+++,Cr+++)2O4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 221.57 gm |
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Manganese 18.60 % Mn 24.01 % MnO |
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Vanadium 34.49 % V 50.73 % V2O3 |
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Chromium 11.73 % Cr 17.15 % Cr2O3 |
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Iron 6.30 % Fe 8.11 % FeO |
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Oxygen 28.88 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn2+0.75Fe2+0.25V3+1.5Cr0.5O4 |
| Environment: |
In a metamorphosed iron sulfide deposit associated with submarine felsic volcanism. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1982 |
| Locality: |
St�ta, Doverstorp, Bergslagen, Sweden. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Yrjo Vuorelainen (1922-), Finnish exploration geologist. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Vuorelainenite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 28989 |
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