Chemical Formula:
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Na2(Sb,As)8S13·2(H2O) |
Composition:
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Molecular Weight = 1426.04 g |
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Hydrogen |
0.28 % |
H |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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Oxygen |
2.24 % |
O |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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Sodium |
3.22 % |
Na |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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Sulfur |
29.23 % |
S |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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Arsenic |
5.25 % |
As |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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Antimony |
59.76 % |
Sb |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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99.98 % |
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Empirical Formula:
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Na2Sb7AsS13·2(H2O) |
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Environment:
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Sedimentary borate deposits |
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Locality:
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Baker Mine, Boron, Kern Co. California.. Link to
MinDat.org
Location Data.
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Name Origin:
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Named for J. M. Gerstley (1907-), President, Pacific Coast Borax Company |
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Synonym:
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