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Nierite Mineral Data
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General Nierite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Si3N4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 140.28 gm |
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Silicon 60.06 % Si |
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Nitrogen 39.94 % N |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Si3N4 |
| Environment: |
The grains probably formed by exsolution of Si and N from kamacite, perryite and schreibersite during parent-body metamorphism. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1995 |
| Locality: |
In perchloric acid-resistant residues of three ordinary chondrite meteorites and one enstatite meteorite. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For A. O. Nier (1912-1994), who was responsible for the now accepted measurement of the atmospheric N-isotope composition. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Nierite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 34096 |
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IMA1994-032 |
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PDF 41-360 |
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