Pyroaurite [ Mg6FeIII2(CO3)(OH)16·4H2O ]

Material properties

Formula Mg6FeIII2(CO3)(OH)16·4H2O
Abbreviation Pya
IMA Status Approved/redefined (pre-IMA), 1865
Classifications Minerals containing H2O, Minerals containing OH, Hydrotalcite (group), Minerals containing CO3
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Tags Carbonate, Hydrated, Hydroxide, Mineral

Composition

Element Atoms
Fe 2
C 1
H 24
O 23
Mg 6
Total: 56

Specimens of Pyroaurite

Name Owner Materials Image
S3118 Pyroaurite Western Australian Museum Pyroaurite