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Name: Rapidcreekite
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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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