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Kalicinite Mineral Data
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General Kalicinite Information
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Chemical Formula: |
KHCO3 |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 100.12 gm |
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Potassium 39.05 % K 47.04 % K2O |
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Hydrogen 1.01 % H 9.00 % H2O |
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Carbon 12.00 % C 43.96 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 47.94 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
Empirical Formula: |
K(HCO3) |
Environment: |
Decomposition of a dead tree. |
IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1898 |
Locality: |
Chippis, Valais, Switzerland. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named for potassium, kalium, in the composition. |
Name Pronunciation: |
Kalicinite + Pronunciation |
Synonym: |
ICSD 2074 |
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PDF 12-292 |
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