| Name: | Carlosruizite Crz |
| IMA Chemistry: | K3Na2Na3Mg5(IO3)6(SeO4)6·6H2O |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Carlosruizite contains elements: Potassium (K) Sodium (Na) Magnesium (Mg) Iodine (I) Oxygen (O) Selenium (Se) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Chile |
| Year First Published: | 1993 |
| IMA Status: | Approved |
| Status Notes: | Konnert J A, Evans H T, McGee J J, Ericksen G E (1994) Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile: VII. two new saline minerals with the composition K6(Na,K)4Na6Mg10(XO4)12(IO3)12·12H2O: fuenzalidaite (X = S) and carlosruizite (X = Se), American Mineralogist 79, 1003-1008 |
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| Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
| Oldest Known Age: | 52.4 Million Years Ago |
| Mohs Hardness: | 2.75 |
| Diaphaneity: | 3.0 |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.42 |
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