Nitrocalcite

Formula: Ca(NO3)2.4H2O

Origin of name: from composition

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: white, gray

Diaphaneity: transparent

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Habit: an efflorescence

Hardness: 1

Specific gravity: 1.90

Cleavage: none

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