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Salesite Mineral Data
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General Salesite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu(IO3)(OH) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 255.46 gm |
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Copper 24.88 % Cu 31.14 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 0.39 % H 3.53 % H2O |
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Iodine 49.68 % I 65.34 % I2O5 |
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Oxygen 25.05 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu(IO3)(OH) |
| Environment: |
Found in oxidized copper ore. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1939 |
| Locality: |
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Reno H. Sales (1876-1969), chief geologist, Anaconda Copper Mining Co. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Salesite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 16944 |
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PDF 22-236 |
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