An occurrence 2 miles above Winkleman. NOTE: at this point the Gila River forms the county line between Gila and Pinal Counties; therefore, any such occurrence such as this evaporite, would reasonably occur on both sides of the river, as indicated by the literature. Coordinates approximate.

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Mineral List

ⓘ Nitrocalcite

1 valid mineral.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Nitrocalcite

Formula: Ca(NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O

Description: Occurs as efflorencences in fissures 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) wide in Mississippian limestone.

References:

Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.p.307

Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 56.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Nitrocalcite	5.NC.10	Ca(NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Nitrocalcite	Ca(NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O
N	Nitrogen
N	ⓘ Nitrocalcite	Ca(NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Nitrocalcite	Ca(NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Nitrocalcite	Ca(NO₃)₂ · 4H₂O

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

North AmericaContinent

Sonoran DesertDesert

North America PlateTectonic Plate

USA

Arizona
- Gila & Pinal Cos.

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References

Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of Arizona: 56.

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