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Salammoniac

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About SalammoniacHide

Formula:
NH4Cl
Colour:
Colourless, White, sometimes yellow or brown.
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
1 - 2
Specific Gravity:
1.532
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
From Greek, άλς άμμωυιακός sals ammonikos, salt of Ammon, because of its early manufacture in Egypt. Sal ammoniac was early collected near the temple of Jupiter Ammon in ancient Egypt (now Libya).
CsCl structure type.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3507
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3507:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
114bb0f3-d26b-4376-8c19-4cf4d509a3c0

Classification of SalammoniacHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
3.AA.25

3 : HALIDES
A : Simple halides, without H2O
A : M:X = 1:1, 2:3, 3:5, etc.
9.1.3.1

9 : NORMAL HALIDES
1 : AX
8.1.7

8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
1 : Halides of the alkali metals and ammonium

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference
SamIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
The Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Pronunciation of SalammoniacHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon & Katya RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of SalammoniacHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless, White, sometimes yellow or brown.
Hardness:
1 - 2 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Sectile
Cleavage:
Very Good
Imperfect on {111}.
Parting:
Translation gliding with T{011}, t[001].
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
1.532 g/cm3 (Measured)    1.535 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of SalammoniacHide

Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.639(1)
Birefringence:
Isotropic minerals have no birefringence
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Comments:
Weakly birefringent at times, especially after mechanical deformation.

Chemical Properties of SalammoniacHide

Formula:
NH4Cl
IMA Formula:
(NH4)Cl
CAS Registry number:
12125-02-9

CAS Registry numbers are published by the American Chemical Society

Crystallography of SalammoniacHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral
Cell Parameters:
a = 3.8756 Å
Unit Cell V:
58.21 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Crystals usually trapezohedral {112} modified by {113} at times; less commonly with gyroidal forms alone, or in combination. Dodecahedral; cubic (rare). Crystals often exhibit curved or stepped faces and may present a tetragnal or rhombohedral appearance due to suppression of faces and distortion. Skeletal or dendritic aggregates. Crusts or stalactitic masses; fibrous, earthy or mealy.
Twinning:
On {111}.
Comment:
Space Group: Pm3m (synthetic).

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0009319SalammoniacSirdeshmukh D B, Deshpande V T (1970) X-ray measurement of the thermal expansion of ammonium chloride Acta Crystallographica A26 295-2951970synthetic0293
0009320SalammoniacSirdeshmukh D B, Deshpande V T (1970) X-ray measurement of the thermal expansion of ammonium chloride Acta Crystallographica A26 295-2951970synthetic0293
0015628SalammoniacVainshtein B K (1956) Refinement of the structure of the group NH4 in the structure of ammonium chloride Trudy Instituta Kristallografii Akademiya Nauk SSSR 12 18-2419560293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.740 Å(100)
3.87 Å(25)
1.582 Å(25)
1.939 Å(8)
1.733 Å(6)
1.370 Å(6)
1.225 Å(6)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals]
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals<0.36
52 : Guano- and urine-derived minerals<0.4
53 : Other minerals with taphonomic origins<0.4
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56)
Geological Setting:
Volcanic fumaroles; burning coal seams; guano deposits.

Synonyms of SalammoniacHide

Other Language Names for SalammoniacHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
17 photos of Salammoniac associated with SulphurS8
11 photos of Salammoniac associated with Lecontite(NH4,K)NaSO4 · 2H2O
6 photos of Salammoniac associated with JoanneumiteCu(C3N3O3H2)2(NH3)2
5 photos of Salammoniac associated with NatroxalateNa2(C2O4)
3 photos of Salammoniac associated with Möhnite(NH4)K2Na(SO4)2
3 photos of Salammoniac associated with Scoria
3 photos of Salammoniac associated with NitratineNaNO3
3 photos of Salammoniac associated with Anthracite
3 photos of Salammoniac associated with RealgarAs4S4
3 photos of Salammoniac associated with TriazoliteNaCu2(N3C2H2)2(NH3)2Cl3 · 4H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

3.AA.Brontesite(NH4)3PbCl5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
3.AA.05MarshiteCuIIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
3.AA.05Miersite(Ag,Cu)IIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
3.AA.05NantokiteCuClIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
3.AA.05UM1999-11:I:CuSCu(I,S)
3.AA.10IodargyriteAgIHex. 6mm : P6mm
3.AA.10Tocornalite(Ag,Hg)IHex.
3.AA.15BromargyriteAgBrIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
3.AA.15ChlorargyriteAgClIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
3.AA.20CarobbiiteKFIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
3.AA.20GriceiteLiFIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
3.AA.20HaliteNaClIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
3.AA.20SylviteKClIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
3.AA.20VilliaumiteNaFIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
3.AA.25UM1998-03-Cl:TlTlCl
3.AA.25LafossaiteTl(Cl,Br)Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
3.AA.25NataliyamalikiteTlIOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
3.AA.30Calomel[Hg2]2+Cl2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
3.AA.30Kuzminite[Hg2]2+(Br,Cl)2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
3.AA.30Moschelite[Hg2]2+I2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
3.AA.35NeighboriteNaMgF3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
3.AA.35ParascandolaiteKMgF3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
3.AA.40ChlorocalciteKCaCl3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
3.AA.40JavorieiteKFeCl3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
3.AA.45KolaritePbTeCl2Orth.
3.AA.50RadhakrishnaitePbTe3(Cl,S)2Tet.
3.AA.55ChallacolloiteKPb2Cl5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
3.AA.60HephaistositeTlPb2Cl5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
3.AA.90PseudocotunniteK2PbCl4Orth.

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Water Soluble
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for SalammoniacHide

References for SalammoniacHide

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Localities for SalammoniacHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Leoben District
      • Leoben
    • Voitsberg District
      • Köflach
        • Köflach - Voitsberg lignite deposit
          • Zangtal
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Absam
        • Hall valley
Belgium
 
  • Flanders
    • Limburg
      • Maasmechelen
        • Eisden
  • Wallonia
    • Hainaut
        • Gilly
          • Viviers colliery
        • Ransart
      • Châtelet
      • Fleurus
        • Soleilmont
    • Liège
      • Liège
        • Sclessin
Chile
 
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        • Saint-Étienne
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        • Ronchamp
    • Nièvre
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      • Lens
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        • Alsdorf
    • Düsseldorf
      • Oberhausen
        • Alstaden
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        • Fischbach-Camphausen
          • Camphausen
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      • Kauern
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    • Bátonyterenye
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          • Vulcano Island
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      • Mikasa City
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      • Chervonograd
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  • Bolívar
    • Pedregal city
 
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