IMA mineral species

Iquiqueite

K₃Na₄Mg(CrO₄)B₂₄O₃₉(OH)·12H₂O

Borate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaK₃Na₄Mg(CrO₄)B₂₄O₃₉(OH)·12H₂O
ElementsK, Na, Mg, Cr, O, B, H
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolIqu
Nickel–Strunz class6.HA.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): San Antonio de Zapiga, Chile

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