Rapidcreekite

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Rapidcreekite

Ca₂(SO₄)(CO₃)·4H₂O

Hydrated calcium sulfate-carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂(SO₄)(CO₃)·4H₂O
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.DG.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Rck
Locality
🇨🇦 Rapid creek
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Rapid creek

Source: Wikidata

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