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Zaherite Mineral Data
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General Zaherite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Al12(SO4)5(OH)26•20H20 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,606.59 gm |
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Aluminum 20.15 % Al 38.08 % Al2O3 |
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Hydrogen 4.14 % H 37.00 % H2O |
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Sulfur 9.98 % S 24.92 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 65.73 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Al12(SO4)5(OH)26•20(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In a massive kaolinite-boehmite rock. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1977 |
| Locality: |
Salt Range, Pakistan. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for M. A. Zaher, Geological Survey of Bangladesh, who discovered the mineral. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Zaherite  |
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