Alumohydrocalcite Explained

Alumohydrocalcite
Formula:CaAl(CO)(OH)·4HO
Imasymbol:Ahcal
Color:Chalky white to pale blue, pale yellow, cream, gray; pale rose or brownish pink to dark violet in Cr-bearing varieties
Tenacity:Brittle
Mohs:2.5
Diaphaneity:Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Gravity:2.21 - 2.24

Alumohydrocalcite (IMA symbol: Ahcal[1]) is a calcium aluminium carbonate mineral with the chemical formula CaAl(CO)(OH)·4HO. Its type locality is Khakassia, Russia.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
  2. https://mindat.org/min-157.html Alumohydrocalcite