Iquiqueite

K₃Na₄Mg(CrO₄)B₂₄O₃₉(OH)·12H₂O

Borate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₃Na₄Mg(CrO₄)B₂₄O₃₉(OH)·12H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
6.HA.20
Dana classification
27.1.8.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Iqu
Locality
🇨🇱 San Antonio de Zapiga
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Iquique

Source: Wikidata

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