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Hardystonite Mineral Data
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General Hardystonite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ca2ZnSi2O7 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 313.71 gm |
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Calcium 25.55 % Ca 35.75 % CaO |
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Zinc 20.84 % Zn 25.94 % ZnO |
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Silicon 17.91 % Si 38.31 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 35.70 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca2ZnSi2O7 |
| Environment: |
Found in granular ore in a metamorphosed stratiform zinc deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1899 |
| Locality: |
Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the Hardyston Township in which Franklin is situated. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Hardystonite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 18114 |
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PDF 35-745 |
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