Carobbiite
A variety of Minerals
What is Carobbiite?
Carobbiite, chemical formula KF (potassium fluoride), is a rare, soft (Mohs 2 - 2.5), colourless cubic mineral. It is found at Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Province of Naples, Campania, Italy. It was discovered in 1956 by Italian geologist Guido Carobbi (1900–1983). It has also been reported from Hokkaido, Japan.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2 - 2.5
- Density
- 2.528 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- KF
- Elements
- F, K
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