Caresite

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Caresite

Caresite

Fe²⁺₄Al₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] * 3H₂O

Hydrotalcite supergroup mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe²⁺₄Al₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] * 3H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
5.DA.40
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cre
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
—
Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after duo

Source: Wikidata

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