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Hedyphane Mineral Data

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General Hedyphane Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: Ca2Pb3(AsO4)3Cl
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 1,153.97 gm
   Calcium    6.95 %  Ca    9.72 % CaO
   Arsenic   19.48 %  As   29.88 % As2O5
   Lead      53.87 %  Pb   58.03 % PbO
   Chlorine   3.07 %  Cl    3.07 % Cl
               -   %   Cl   -0.69 % -O=Cl2   
   Oxygen    16.64 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Pb3Ca2(AsO4)3Cl
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1830
Help on Locality: Locality: Langban, Varmland, Sweden. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: From the Greek hedy - "beautifully bright," in allusion to the high luster.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Hedyphane + Pronunciation Say HEDYPHANE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 40092
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