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Caresite
Name
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Fe²⁺₄Al₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃)·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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2.59
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}
Cleavage
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P3_112
Space group
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Hydrotalcite
Structural group
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Cre · Approved
IMA
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1992
Named in
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Green-black
Typical colors
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Fe · Al · O · H · C
Elements
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