IMA mineral species
Caresite
Fe²⁺₄Al₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] * 3H₂O
Hydrotalcite supergroup mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Fe²⁺₄Al₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] * 3H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Al, O, H, C |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cre |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.DA.40 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Royal, Canada · Poudrette quarry, Canada
- 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
- Caresite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3658552 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Trigonal