Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile. V. Iquiqueite, Na4K3Mg(CrO4)B24O39(OH).12H2O, a new saline mineral.
January 1, 1986
Iquiqueite (Na4K3Mg(CrO4)B24O39(OH).12H2O, a 11.6369(14), c 30.158(7) A, P31c, Z = 3) occurs as a widespread minor constituent in the nitrate fields of northern Chile. It is particularly abundant in the vicinity of Zapiga, Tarapaca province. Associated minerals include nitratite, halite, nitre, darapskite, blodite, glauberite, dietzeite, bruggenite, ulexite and gypsum. Iquiqueite forms thin, yellow, hexagonal platelets (5-50 mu m in diameter,
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1986 |
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| Title | Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile. V. Iquiqueite, Na4K3Mg(CrO4)B24O39(OH).12H2O, a new saline mineral. |
| Authors | G. E. Ericksen, M.E. Mrose, J.W. Marinenko, J. J. McGee |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | American Mineralogist |
| Index ID | 70014608 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |