Metahohmannite

metahohmannite

hohmannite

Chuquicamata

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Formula: Fe3+2O(SO4)2.4H2O
Hydrated sulphate
Crystal System: Triclinic
Specific gravity: 2.568 calculated
Colour: Orange
Environments

Hydrothermal environments

Localities

At the type locality, the Chuquicamata Mine, Chuquicamata District, Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta, Chile, metahohmannite occurs as an orange powdery material in association with hohmannite. It formed rapidly from the dehydration of hohmannite in a desert sulphate deposit (Dana).
Metahohmannite from Chile - Image

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