How do I identify Alumohydrocalcite?

Alumohydrocalcite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Chalky white to pale blue color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Alumohydrocalcite?

Alumohydrocalcite typically appears in Chalky white to pale blue, pale yellow, cream, gray; pale rose or brownish pink to dark violet in Cr-bearing varieties. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Alumohydrocalcite?

Alumohydrocalcite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

Alumohydrocalcite

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What is Alumohydrocalcite?

Alumohydrocalcite is a calcium aluminum carbonate mineral with the chemical formula CaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4·4H2O). Its type locality is Khakassia, Russia.

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Physical Properties

Color: Chalky white to pale blue, pale yellow, cream, gray; pale rose or brownish pink to dark violet in Cr-bearing varieties
Hardness (Mohs): 2.5