Mineralpedia Details for Magnesiokoritnigite

Magnesiokoritnigite

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Magnesiokoritnigite from Torrecillas mine, Salar Grande, Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile

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Magnesiokoritnigite is a new mineral discovered by Maurizio Dini and published by Kampf and company in 2003. It is the magnesium member of the Koritnigite group and is shown in the photos as pink aggregates. So far, Torrecillas mine is the lone locality. The specimen itself is gorgeous with bright blue Lavendulen.