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Esquema molecular
Erzbergite
(Mg,Ca)CO3·nH2O
Description
Erzbergite is a rare carbonate mineral, closely related to the magnesite deposits of the Erzberg in Austria.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
(Mg,Ca)CO3·nH2O
Classification
carbonatos
Crystal system
trigonal
Luster
sedoso
Streak
blanco
Density
2.45 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
800 °C
Mohs Scale — 3/10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Referencia: Calcita
Color
#ffffff
#f5f5dc
blanco a amarillento
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Mineralogical collection and regional geological studies.
Uso industrial
Limited use, primarily as a geological indicator in mining deposits.
Similar minerals
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| Properties | Erzbergite | Aragonite | Magnesite | Calcite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | (Mg,Ca)CO3·nH2O | CaCO3 | MgCO₃ | CaCO₃ |
| Classification | Carbonates | Carbonates | Carbonatos | Carbonates |
| Crystal system | trigonal | ortorrómbico | Hexagonal | trigonal |
| Hardness | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Density | 2.45 g/cm³ | 2.94 g/cm³ | 2.9 g/cm³ | 2.71 g/cm³ |
| Luster | sedoso | Vítreo, a veces resinoso | Vitreo | Vitreous |
| Streak | blanco | Blanca | blanco | White |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Magnesita · Calcita · Aragonito
Derivatives and uses
No significant commercial derivatives.
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Periodic table
Contains elements: Mg · Ca · C · O · H
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
