Aphrite (of Karsten)
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Formula:
CaCO3
A very soft variety of Calcite.
A foliated or scaly white pearly variety of calcite.
Synonym of: earth foam, foam spar
Ref: Standard, 2, Fay
A foliated or scaly white pearly variety of calcite.
Synonym of: earth foam, foam spar
Ref: Standard, 2, Fay
Chemical Properties of Aphrite (of Karsten)
Formula:
CaCO3
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Aphrite (of Karsten)
Other Information
Health Risks:
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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