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Cuprocopiapite Mineral Data
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General Cuprocopiapite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CuFe+++4(SO4)6(OH)2•20(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,257.64 gm |
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Iron 17.76 % Fe 25.40 % Fe2O3 |
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Copper 5.05 % Cu 6.32 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 3.37 % H 30.08 % H2O |
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Sulfur 15.30 % S 38.20 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 58.52 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CuFe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2•20(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral probably formed by reaction between copiapite and copper sulfate-bearing solutions, preserved in arid climates. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1938 |
| Locality: |
Chuquicamata and at Quetena, west of Calama, Antofagasta, Chile. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as the cuprian member of the copiapite group. |
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