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Record 1 2011-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
CaAl3(PO4)2(OH)5·H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A white to light-gray rhombohedral mineral which consists of a hydrous phosphate of calcium and aluminum, occurring in compact to cleavable masses, or fibrous.

CONT

Aluminum phosphates (augelite, crandallite, millisite, and wavellite) are mined in tropical or subtropical regions where they form lateritic, residual, or phosphatized rock deposits.

OBS

Chemical formula: CaAl3(PO4)2(OH)5·H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CaAl3(PO4)2(OH)5·H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral massif, granulaire ou sous forme d'agrégats, cristallins radiés, [de couleur] jaune à jaunâtre, blanc à blanc-gris, transparent à translucide.

CONT

Les phosphates d'aluminium (augélite, crandallite, millisite et wavellite) font l'objet d'une exploitation minière dans les régions tropicales ou subtropicales, où ils forment des dépôts de roches latéritiques, résiduelles ou phosphatisées.

OBS

Formule chimique : CaAl3(PO4)2(OH)5·H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CaAl3(PO4)2(OH)5·H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Fosfato hidratado de aluminio y calcio que cristaliza en el sistema ortorrómbico; se encuentra en forma de prismas hexagonales de color amarillo.

OBS

Fórmula química: CaAl3(PO4)2(OH)5·H2O

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