Vaterite
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Description
A rare crystalline form of calcium carbonate.
Synonyms and Related Terms
vaterite (Port.); Vaterit (Deut.)
Other Properties
Hexagonal crystal system.
Reacts with acids to evolve carbon dioxide
| Composition | CaCO3 |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 3 |
| Density | 2.54 |
Additional Information
R. Gettens, E. West Fitzhugh, R.Feller, "Calcium Carbonate Whites", Artists Pigments, Vol. 2., A. Roy ed. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1993. Mineralogy Database: Vaterite