Salar del Hombre Muerto
Tincalayu, in the Salar del Hombre Muerto area of Salta, Argentina, is a major high-Andean borate deposit — its name from tincal (borax) — producing borax and ulexite.
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A high-Andean borate deposit
Tincalayu, on the Puna plateau of Salta Province, is one of Argentina's principal borate deposits. The name derives from tincal, the old term for natural borax, and the deposit is worked for borax and associated borate minerals.
What collectors look for
Borate species — borax, ulexite ("TV rock"), and related minerals — are the collector interest, alongside the deposit's importance as a source of industrial boron.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Salar del Hombre Muerto?
Salar del Hombre Muerto is a mineral locality in Catamarca, Argentina.
What minerals are found at Salar del Hombre Muerto?
Minerals from Salar del Hombre Muerto include Borax, Ulexite.
What is Salar del Hombre Muerto known for?
Tincalayu, in the Salar del Hombre Muerto area of Salta, Argentina, is a major high-Andean borate deposit — its name from tincal (borax) — producing borax and ulexite.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.