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Rosslerite Mineral Data
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General Rosslerite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Mg(AsO3OH)•7(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 290.34 gm |
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Magnesium 8.37 % Mg 13.88 % MgO |
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Arsenic 25.80 % As 39.58 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 5.21 % H 46.54 % H2O |
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Oxygen 60.62 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mg(AsO3OH)•7(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral with other arsenates in oxidized zone of arsenical ore deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1861 |
| Locality: |
Bieber, near Hanau, Germany. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Karl R�ssler of Hanau, Germany. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Rosslerite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Roesslerite |
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Wapplerite |
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