Name: | Currierite Cur |
IMA Chemistry: | Na4Ca3MgAl4(AsO3OH)12·9H2O |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Currierite contains elements: Sodium (Na) Calcium (Ca) Magnesium (Mg) Aluminum (Al) Arsenic (As) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | Chile |
Year First Published: | 2016 |
IMA Status: | Approved |
Status Notes: | Kampf A R, Mills S J, Nash B P, Dini M, Molina Donoso A A (2017) Currierite, Na_4_Ca_3_MgAl_4_(AsO_3_OH)_12_·9H_2_O, a new acid arsenate with ferrinatrite-like heteropolyhedral chains from the Torrecillas mine, Iquique Province, Chile. Mineralogical Magazine 81, 1141-1149 |
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Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
Oldest Known Age: | 174 Million Years Ago |
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