IMA mineral species

Mendozavilite-KCa

[K₂(H₂O)₁₅Ca(H₂O)₆][Mo₈P₂Fe³⁺₃O₃₄(OH)₃]

Betpakdalite mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula[K₂(H₂O)₁₅Ca(H₂O)₆][Mo₈P₂Fe³⁺₃O₃₄(OH)₃]
ElementsK, H, O, Ca, Mo, P, Fe
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMdz-KCa

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🌍 Where it's found

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

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