Minrecordite

Formula:  CaZn(CO3)2

Origin of name:  For the publication 'The Mineralogical Record'

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 4.82 Å, c = 16.03 Å

 

Colour:  Milky white to colourless

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Luster:  Pearly

Habit:  Crystals rhombohedral, twisted, 0.5 mm

Hardness

Specific gravity:  3.45

Cleavage:  1; {10-14} perfect

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