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Gerstleyite Mineral Data
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General Gerstleyite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na2(Sb,As)8S13•2(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,426.04 gm |
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Sodium 3.22 % Na |
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Antimony 59.76 % Sb |
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Arsenic 5.25 % As |
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Hydrogen 0.28 % H |
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Sulfur 29.23 % S |
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Oxygen 2.24 % O |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na2Sb7AsS13•2(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Sedimentary borate deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1956 |
| Locality: |
Baker Mine, Boron, Kern Co. California. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for J. M. Gerstley (1907-), President, Pacific Coast Borax Company. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Gerstleyite + Pronunciation  |
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