General Information:
Chemical Formula:NaAl4Fe+++7(PO4)5(P+++++Mo++++++12O40)(OH)16·56(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 4,099.90 gm)Sodium 0.56 %
NaAluminum 2.63 %
AlIron 9.54 %
FeMolybdenum 28.08 %
MoPhosphorus 4.53 %
P Hydrogen 3.15 %
H Oxygen 51.51 %
O Empirical Formula: NaAl4Fe3+7(PO4)5PMo12O40(OH)16·56(H2O)
Environment:Biotite rich molybdenum-bearing pegmatite.
IMA Status:Approved IMA
Locality:Cumobabi, SW of Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico.
Name Origin:Named for the similarity to mendozavilite.
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[???] Perfect
Color:yellow or light yellow.
Density:3.35
Hardness:1 - Talc
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:yellow white
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