How do I identify Gwihabaite?

Gwihabaite can be identified by its hardness of 2 on the Mohs scale, Colourless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Gwihabaite?

Gwihabaite typically appears in Colourless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Gwihabaite?

Gwihabaite has a hardness of 2 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Gwihabaite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Gwihabaite?

Gwihabaite is a rare ammonium potassium nitrate mineral (NH4,K)(NO3). It is orthorhombic in form, colorless with a vitreous luster. It has a Mohs hardness of 5 and a specific gravity of 1.77. It is deliquescent and water-soluble. The mineral is also known as nitrammite. It was first described in 1996 for an occurrence in Gcwihaba Caves (Drotsky's Cavern, type locality), Maun, North-West District, Botswana. It occurs as incrustations and efflorescences on cave surfaces formed by bacterial action on bat guano.

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