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Magadiite Mineral Data
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General Magadiite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaSi7O13(OH)3•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 550.66 gm |
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Sodium 4.17 % Na 5.63 % Na2O |
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Silicon 35.70 % Si 76.38 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 2.01 % H 17.99 % H2O |
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Oxygen 58.11 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaSi7O13(OH)3•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Associated with other rare alkalic minerals in brines with high Ph and silica content. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1967 |
| Locality: |
Lake Magadi, Olduvai Gorge, Kenya. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Magadiite + Pronunciation  |
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