Lautarite
A variety of Minerals
What is Lautarite?
Calcium iodates are inorganic compound composed of calcium and iodate anion. Two forms are known, anhydrous Ca(IO3)2 and the hexahydrate Ca(IO3)2(H2O). Both are colourless salts that occur naturally as the minerals called lautarite and bruggenite, respectively. A third mineral form of calcium iodate is dietzeite, a salt containing chromate with the formula Ca2(IO3)2CrO4.
Uses & Applications
Calcium iodate can also be used as an iodine supplement in chicken feed. Calcium iodate is used in the manufacture of disinfectants, antiseptics, and deodorants.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless; yellowish
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5 - 4
- Density
- 4.48 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca(IO3)2
- Elements
- Ca, I, O
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