Name: | Stichtite Stt |
IMA Chemistry: | Mg6Cr2(CO3)(OH)16ยท4H2O |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Stichtite contains elements: Magnesium (Mg) Chromium (Cr) Carbon (C) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | Australia |
Year First Published: | 1910 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Redefined |
Status Notes: | Petterd W F (1910) Stichtite (carbonatohydrate of magnesium, chrome and iron), in Catalog of the Minerals of Tasmania 3rd Edition, J. Vail Hobart 167-169 |
Structural Group Name: | Hydrotalcite |
Fleischer's Group Name: | hydrotalcite |
Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
Oldest Known Age: | 3640 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 1.75 |
Diaphaneity: | 3.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 2.16 |
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