IMA mineral species

Gwihabaite

(NH₄)(NO₃)

Nitrate mineral.

White & Clear

Properties

Chemical formula(NH₄)(NO₃)
ElementsN, H, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGwi
Nickel–Strunz class5.NA.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Gcwihaba caves, Botswana

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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