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Misenite Mineral Data
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General Misenite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
K8H8(SO4)7 (?) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 991.28 gm |
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Potassium 31.55 % K 38.01 % K2O |
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Hydrogen 0.61 % H 5.45 % H2O |
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Sulfur 22.64 % S 56.54 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 45.19 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
K8H6(SO4)7 |
| Environment: |
Found as a transient efflorescence in a fumarole. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1849 |
| Locality: |
Cape Miseno, near Naples, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Misenite  |
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