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Shelkovite

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Formula:
Mg
 
7
(CO
 
3
)
 
5
(OH)
 
4
·24H
 
2
O
System:Monoclinic


A substance of anthropogenic origin (burning coal mine dump). Current IMA regulations do not allow such substances to be approved as valid mineral species.

Classification of Shelkovite

IMA status:Published without Approval
Explanation of status:Anthropogenic origin.
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Crystallography of Shelkovite

Crystal System:Monoclinic

Chemical Properties of Shelkovite

Formula:
Mg
 
7
(CO
 
3
)
 
5
(OH)
 
4
·24H
 
2
O
Essential elements:C, H, Mg, O
All elements listed in formula:C, H, Mg, 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.

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    • Urals Region
      • Southern Urals
        • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
          • Chelyabinsk coal basin
            • Kopeisk
              • Coal Mine No. 47
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