Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile: VI. Hectorfloresite, Na9(IO3)(SO4)4, a new saline mineral
January 1, 1989
The new mineral hectorfloresite, known to occur in only one locality in the nitrate fields of northern Chile, consists of tiny prismatic crystals, generally less than 1 mm long and 0.2 mm in diameter, in cavities in dense nitrate ore consisting of saline-cemented silt, sand, and small rock fragments. The physical, optical and crystallographic properties of the new mineral are described. -from Authors
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile: VI. Hectorfloresite, Na9(IO3)(SO4)4, a new saline mineral |
| Authors | G. E. Ericksen, H. T. Evans, M.E. Mrose, J. J. McGee, J.W. Marinenko, J.A. Konnert |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | American Mineralogist |
| Index ID | 70015381 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |