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Sonoraite Mineral Data
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General Sonoraite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Fe+++Te++++O3(OH)•(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 266.47 gm |
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Iron 20.96 % Fe 29.96 % Fe2O3 |
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Tellurium 47.89 % Te 59.89 % TeO2 |
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Hydrogen 1.13 % H 10.14 % H2O |
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Oxygen 30.02 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Fe3+TeO3(OH)•(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral derived from oxidized, telluride-bearing ores. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1968 |
| Locality: |
Moctezuma mine, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Sonoraite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 6310 |
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PDF 21-430 |
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