Kottenheimite

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Kottenheimite

Ca₃Si(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·12H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₃Si(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·12H₂O
Group
Sulfates
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
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Khm
Locality
🇩🇪 Caspar quarry
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Kottenheim

Source: Wikidata

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