Camaronesite
Camaronesite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the phosphate class, with the chemical formula Fe³⁺₂(PO₃OH)₂(SO₄)(H₂O)₄·1-2H₂O.
It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R32). It is a member of the Taranakite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 2.5; specific gravity 2.43; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically uniaxial.
IMA symbol Cmr, IMA status: approved, named in 2012.
Found as a secondary mineral in boulders from a weathered copper sulfide deposit exposed in an arid region.
It is found associated with Anhydrite, botryogen, chalcanthite, copiapite, halotrichite, hexahydrite, römerite, rozenite, szomolnokite.
The name refers to the valley from which the first samples were collected.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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