Chemical Formula:
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Al(OH)3 |
Composition:
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Molecular Weight = 78 g |
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Hydrogen |
3.88 % |
H |
34.64 % |
H2O |
0.00 % |
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Oxygen |
61.53 % |
O |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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Aluminum |
34.59 % |
Al |
65.36 % |
Al2O3 |
0.00 % |
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100.00 % |
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100.00 % |
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Empirical Formula:
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Al(OH)3 |
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Environment:
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Lateritic soils developed on aluminous rocks in areas of high rainfall |
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Locality:
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Bauxite deposits of Arkansas, USA.. Link to
MinDat.org
Location Data.
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Name Origin:
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Named after the American collector, G. Gibbs (1776-1833) |
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Synonym:
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Hydrargyllite |
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