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Kremersite

kremersite

(NH4)2Fe³⁺Cl5·H2O

Kremersite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Kremersite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Kremersite is a rare mineral which is a hydrated multiple chloride of iron, ammonium and potassium with the formula: (NH4,K)2FeCl5·H2O. Kremersite is a brown-red to orange mineral that crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. It is a water-soluble mineral that is found around volcanic fumaroles. Occurs at Vesuvius, Italy and Mount Etna, Sicily. It was discovered in 1853 and named for the German chemist, Peter Kremers (born 1827).

Scientific references

  1. Kremersite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3816868 Link
  2. Kremersite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kremersite Link