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Halide

Kalithallite

K₃Tl³⁺Cl₆·2H₂O
Crystal systemTetragonal
ClassHalide

Kalithallite

Kalithallite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the halide class, with the chemical formula K₃Tl³⁺Cl₆·2H₂O.

It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system (space group I4/mmm).

IMA symbol Kth, IMA status: approved, named in 2017.

Forms as a sublimate at an active volcanic fumarole.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more K minerals or help write this entry.