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Zincovoltaite Mineral Data
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General Zincovoltaite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
K2Zn5Fe+++3Al(SO4)12•18(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 2,076.71 gm |
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Potassium 3.77 % K 4.54 % K2O |
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Aluminum 1.30 % Al 2.45 % Al2O3 |
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Zinc 15.74 % Zn 19.60 % ZnO |
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Iron 8.07 % Fe 11.53 % Fe2O3 |
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Hydrogen 1.75 % H 15.61 % H2O |
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Sulfur 18.53 % S 46.26 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 50.85 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
K2Zn5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12•18(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Oxidation zone of a Zn-Pb-Fe sulfide deposit, formed in an arid climate. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1987 |
| Locality: |
Xitieshan Pb�Zn mine, south of Mt. Qilianshan, Chaidamu, Qinghai Province, China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the zinc analog of voltaite. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Zincovoltaite + Pronunciation  |
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