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Name: Ikaite
Ika
IMA Chemistry: Ca(CO3)·6H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Ikaite contains elements:
Calcium (Ca)
Carbon (C)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Denmark (Greenland)
Year First Published: 1962
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Pauly H (1963) Ikaite, nyt mineral der danner skaer, Naturens Verdens 1963, 168-192
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Crystal Systems: monoclinic
Oldest Known Age: 259 Million Years Ago
Mohs Hardness: 3.0
Specific Gravity: 1.83
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