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Möhnite

Möhnite, Related to aphthitalite, approved 2015; EDS analysed
Type Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Pabellon de Pica, Chanabaya, Iquique Province, Tarapacá Region, Chile
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.2 × 2 × 1.2 cm
Description

Beige coloured möhnite IMA2014-101 is closely related to aphthitalite. Its ammonium ion replaces the Kalium of aphtitalite. Specimen is from and named after the finder. 

analysed 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Möhnite

Formula: 
(NH4)K2Na(SO4)2
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Type Locality: 
Pabellón de Pica, Chanabaya, Iquique Province, Tarapacá Region, Chile
Analysis
Analysis Report - only: Möhnite