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Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Petterdite)

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Formula:
CaCr
3+
2
(CO
 
3
)
 
2
(OH)
 
4
 · H
 
2
O


Pinkish, earthy to finely crystalline patches on crocoite specimens.
The Ca-analogue of petterdite.

First reported from Happy Jack Mine (Lady Bee Mine), Comet Vale, Menzies Shire, Western Australia, Australia.

Classification of Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Petterdite)

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Chemical Properties of Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Petterdite)

Formula:
CaCr
3+
2
(CO
 
3
)
 
2
(OH)
 
4
 · H
 
2
O
Essential elements:C, Ca, Cr, H, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Ca, Cr, H, O

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 Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Petterdite)

Reference List:

- +
Grguric, B. A., Pring, A., Bevan, A. W. R. and Downes, P. J. (2006): The minerals of Comet Vale, Western Australia. Austral. J. Mineral. 12, 9-23.

Birch, W. D., Kolitsch, U. and Pring, A., unpublished results.

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    • Western Australia
      • Menzies Shire
        • Comet Vale
    		Grguric, B. A., Pring, A., Bevan, A. W. R. and Downes, P. J. (2006): The minerals of Comet Vale, Western Australia. Austral. J. Mineral. 12, 9-23.
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