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Erythrite Mineral Data
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General Erythrite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 598.76 gm |
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Cobalt 29.53 % Co 41.55 % Co2O3 |
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Arsenic 25.03 % As 38.39 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 2.69 % H 24.07 % H2O |
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Oxygen 42.75 % O |
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100.00 % 104.01 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral in cobalt-bearing deposits |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1832 |
| Locality: |
Grube Daniel, Schneeberg, Germany. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named from the Greek, erythros for "red." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Erythrite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Cobalt Bloom |
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ICSD 81385 |
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PDF 33-413 |
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