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HANKSITE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
formula, see observation
OBS

Hanksite is an unusual mineral mostly because of its formula. It is one of only a handful of minerals that contain both carbonate and sulfate in groups. This brings up the question: to what mineral class does it belong? Some mineral references place it in the sulfate class simply because there are more sulfate groups in its structure than carbonate groups.

OBS

Chemical formula: KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (sulfate) du système cristallin hexagonal, blanc à jaune, se présentant en prismes courts ou tabulaires.

OBS

Formule chimique : KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Spanish

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