- Kremersite
Kremersite is a rare
mineral which is a hydrated multiplechloride ofiron ,ammonium andpotassium with the formula: (NH4,K)2FeCl5·H2O. Kremersite is a brown-red to orange mineral that crystallizes in theorthorhombic system. It is a water soluble mineral that is found aroundvolcanic fumarole s. Occurs atVesuvius ,Italy andMt. Etna ,Sicily . It was discovered in1853 and named for the German chemist,Peter Kremers (1827-?).ee also
List of minerals K-M (complete) External links
* [http://www.mindat.org/min-2273.html Mindat]
* [http://webmineral.com/data/Kremersite.shtml Webmineral]
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