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Analcime Mineral Data
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General Analcime Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaAlSi2O6•(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 220.15 gm |
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Sodium 10.44 % Na 14.08 % Na2O |
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Aluminum 12.26 % Al 23.16 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 25.51 % Si 54.58 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.92 % H 8.18 % H2O |
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Oxygen 50.87 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaAl(Si2O6)•(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Occurs frequently in basalts and other basic igneous rocks associated with other zeolites. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1801 |
| Locality: |
From near Catanes, Cyclopean Isles, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek word meaning weak, referring to a weak electrical charge developed on rubbing. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Analcime  |
| Synonym: |
Analcidite |
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Analcite |
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Analzim |
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ICSD 2930 |
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PDF 42-1378 |
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