Name: | Rapidcreekite Rck |
IMA Chemistry: | Ca2(SO4)(CO3)·4H2O |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Rapidcreekite contains elements: Calcium (Ca) Sulfur (S) Oxygen (O) Carbon (C) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | Canada |
Year First Published: | 1984 |
IMA Status: | Approved |
Status Notes: | Roberts A C, Ansell H G, Jonasson I R, Grice J D, Ramik R A (1986) Rapidcreekite, a new hydrated calcium sulfate-carbonate from the Rapid Creek area, Yukon Territory, The Canadian Mineralogist 24, 51-54 |
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Crystal Systems: | orthorhombic |
Oldest Known Age: | 358.9 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 2.0 |
Diaphaneity: | 3.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 2.239 |
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