Properties
| Chemical formula | CaCl₂·6H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Cl, H, O |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 1.715 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Atc |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 3.BB.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): East Antarctica
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Antarcticite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q415984 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Trigonal
White & Clear