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Pentahydrocalcite

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Formula:
CaCO
 
3
·5H
 
2
O
Colour:Colourless
Name:In allusion to the basic calcite composition and alleged five water molecules of hydration.


A substance that occurred in a water pipe and on wood in a brook. The composition was presented as only "close to.." the above formula. It is unlikely that it is a valid mineral.

Classification of Pentahydrocalcite

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Physical Properties of Pentahydrocalcite

Colour:Colourless

Chemical Properties of Pentahydrocalcite

Formula:
CaCO
 
3
·5H
 
2
O
All elements listed in formula:C, Ca, H, O

Other Names for Pentahydrocalcite

Synonyms:
Hydroconite
Other Languages:
German:Fünffach gewässerter kohlensaurer kalk

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 Pentahydrocalcite

Reference List:

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Hausmann, J.F.L. (1813) Handbuch der Mineralogie 3 volumes, Göttingen. Second edition, vol. 2: 1405 (as Hydroconite).

Salm-Horstmar (1835) Annalen der Physik, Halle, Leipzig: 35: 515.

Scheerer (1846) Annalen der Physik, Halle, Leipzig: 68: 382 (as Fünffach gewässerter kohlensaurer kalk).

Tschirwinsky (1910) Ann. géol. min. Russie: (8): 8: 238.

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: 228.

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