Carraraite

Ca₃(SO₄)[Ge(OH)₆](CO₃) * 12H₂O

Hydrous calcium germanium sulfate-carbonate hydroxyl mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₃(SO₄)[Ge(OH)₆](CO₃) * 12H₂O
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.DG.15
Dana classification
32.4.4.6
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cra
Locality
🇮🇹 Massa
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Province of Massa-Carrara

Source: Wikidata

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