Stinkkalk
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Formula:
CaCO3
Name:
From the German for "stink", stink, and "kalk".
A variety of Calcite
A variety of calcite distinguished by a foul odor emitted upon fracturing by inclusions of H2S.
A variety of calcite distinguished by a foul odor emitted upon fracturing by inclusions of H2S.
Chemical Properties of Stinkkalk
Formula:
CaCO3
Elements listed:
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.
References for Stinkkalk
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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: 153.
Internet Links for Stinkkalk
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