IMA mineral species

Brenkite

Ca₂(CO₃)F₂

Carbonate mineral.

Brenkite specimen
Brenkite12673-7.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₂(CO₃)F₂
ElementsCa, C, O, F
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBki
Nickel–Strunz class5.BC.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Schellkopf, Germany

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.