Huntite

CaMg₃(CO₃)₄

Carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaMg₃(CO₃)₄
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R32
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.AB.25
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Hun
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Walter F. Hunt

Source: Wikidata

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