Ahlfeldite
| Ahlfeldite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Selenite mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (Ni,Co)SeO3·2H2O |
| Strunz classification | 04.JH.10 |
| Identification | |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Ahlfeldite ((Ni,Co)[SeO3]·2H2O) is a mineral of secondary origin. It's named after Friedrich Ahlfeld (1892–1982), a German-Bolivian mining engineer and geologist. Its type locality is Virgen de Surumi mine, Pakajake Canyon, Chayanta Province, Potosí Department, Bolivia.