Šlikite
Šlikite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the carbonate class, with the chemical formula Zn₂Mg(CO₃)₂(OH)₂·4H₂O.
It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 2; specific gravity 2.613; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Šlk, IMA status: approved, named in 2019.
Post-mining secondary.
It is found associated with Brianyoungite, hexahydrite, hydromagnesite, nesquehonite, serpierite, smithsonite. Distribution From the Vladimír shaft (2nd level), Plavno mine.
The mineral was named to honor Czech Štěpán Šlik (1487-1526), founder of St. Joachimsthal town (now Jáchymov).
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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