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Sideroplesite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)[CO
 
3
]
A variety of Mg-rich Siderite

A magnesian variety of siderite with the Fe : Mg atomic ratio ranging from 70 : 30 to 90 : 10

Classification of Sideroplesite

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Chemical Properties of Sideroplesite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)[CO
 
3
]
Essential elements:C, Fe, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Fe, Mg, O

Other Names for Sideroplesite

Other Languages:
German:Sideroplesit
Spanish:Sideroplesita

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 Sideroplesite

Reference List:Breithaupt: Berg.Hütt.Zeit. 17:54, 1858
Dana, 7th ed., 1951.

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: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 169.

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