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Formula: K2(CrO4)
Anhydrous chromate
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Specific gravity: 2.74 measured on artificial material, 2.735 calculated
Colour: Bright yellow, yellow-orange
Solubility: Readily soluble in water
Environments
Tarapacáite occurs as a minor accessory mineral in nitrate deposits, associated with
lopezite and dietzeite
(HOM).
Localities
At the type locality, Oficina María Elena, María Elena, Tocopilla Province, Antofagasta, Chile, tarapacáite
occurs in the nitate deposit associated with
lopezite and dietzeite
(Mindat).
Tarapacáite from Chile - Image
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