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Taylorite (of Dana)

Formula:
(K,NH
 
4
)
 
2
SO
 
4
Name:After W.J. Taylor (1833-1864) of Philadelphia, mineral chemist.
A variety of Arcanite

Ammonian Arcanite

Classification of Taylorite (of Dana)

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Chemical Properties of Taylorite (of Dana)

Formula:
(K,NH
 
4
)
 
2
SO
 
4
Essential elements:K, O, S
All elements listed in formula:H, K, N, O, S

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Taylorite (of Dana)

Reference List:Taylor (1859) Proceedings of the Academy of Science, Philadelphia: 309 (as Glascerite).

Dana, J.D. (1868) System of Mineralogy, 5th. Edition, New York: 614.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 400.

Canadian Mineralogist (1985): 23: 259.

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    Localities for Taylorite (of Dana)

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
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    Taylor (1859) Proceedings of the Academy of Science, Philadelphia: 309 (as Glascerite); Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 400.
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