Esquema molecular

Zaccagnite

Zn2Al2(OH)8(CO3)·2H2O

Description

Zaccagnite is a rare mineral of the hydrotalcite group, mainly composed of zinc, aluminum, carbonates, and water. It was discovered in the Carrara mines.

Chemical composition

Chemical formula

Zn2Al2(OH)8(CO3)·2H2O

Classification

carbonatos

Crystal system

trigonal

Luster

nacarado

Streak

blanca

Density

2.15 g/cm³

Temperatura de fusión

300 °C

Mohs Scale — 2.5/10

Referencia: Calcita

Color

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blanco o incoloro

Usos

Uso cotidiano

It is a collector's mineral, it has no practical uses in daily life.

Uso industrial

Scientific study and mineralogical research.

Similar minerals

Derivatives and uses

No commercial products are derived from it due to its rarity.

Geographic distribution

Extraction countries: Italia

Galería de la comunidad

Periodic table

Contains elements: Zn · Al · O · C · H

Hydrogen

#1 · Nonmetals

Atomic mass1.008 u

Density0.0899 g/cm³

Melting point-259.2 °C

Boiling point-252.9 °C

StateGas

Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides