IMA mineral species

Ernstburkeite

Mg(CH₃SO₃)₂·12H₂O

Magnesium methanesulphonate hydrous mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaMg(CH₃SO₃)₂·12H₂O
ElementsMg, C, H, S, O
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolEbu

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): East Antarctica

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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