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Calcite Group

Formula:
AXO
 
3
Name:After the principal species in the group.


Calcite group structures are taken by nitrates and carbonates of relatively small cations, including Li, Na, Mg, Ca, Fe2+, Zn, Co, and Cd. The structure of calcite and its related species is ionic and resembles that of NaCl, the place of the spherical Cl ions being taken by planer (CO3)+2 or (NO3)+1 groups. These groups are arranged in parallel position in the crystal with their threefold symmetry axes oriented along [0001]. (Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951): Dana's System, Volume II: 141).

Classification of Calcite Group

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Chemical Properties of Calcite Group

Formula:
AXO
 
3

Relationship of Calcite Group to other Species

Minerals Related to Group:
:
CaCO
 
3
:
(Ca,Co)CO
 
3
:
MgCO
 
3
:
CdCO
 
3
:
MnCO
 
3
:
FeCO
 
3
:
ZnCO
 
3

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Calcite Group

Reference List:Bragg W.L. (1914) Proceedings of the Royal Society, London: 89A: 468.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 141-142.

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