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Zhanghengite Mineral Data
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General Zhanghengite Information
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Chemical Formula: |
(Cu,Zn,Fe,Al,Cr) |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 60.74 gm |
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Aluminum 2.22 % Al |
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Zinc 21.53 % Zn |
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Chromium 4.28 % Cr |
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Iron 9.19 % Fe |
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Copper 62.77 % Cu |
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100.00 % |
Empirical Formula: |
Cu0.6Zn0.2Fe0+0.1Al0.05Cr0.05 |
Environment: |
Boxian meteorite. |
IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1986 |
Locality: |
Boxian County, Anhui Province. China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named for Zhang Heng (78-139), famous astronomer in ancient Ghina. |
Name Pronunciation: |
Zhanghengite + Pronunciation |
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