IMA mineral species

Cuatrocapaite-(NH4)

(NH₄)₃(NaMg☐)(As₂O₃)₆Cl₆·(H₂O)₁₆

Hydrous arsenite mineral.

Properties

🔷 Trigonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formula(NH₄)₃(NaMg☐)(As₂O₃)₆Cl₆·(H₂O)₁₆
ElementsN, H, Na, Mg, As, O, Cl
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolCtc-NH4
Nickel–Strunz class3.DC

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Torrecillas mine, Chile

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.