IMA mineral species
Carraraite
Ca₃(SO₄)[Ge(OH)₆](CO₃) * 12H₂O
Hydrous calcium germanium sulfate-carbonate hydroxyl mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₃(SO₄)[Ge(OH)₆](CO₃) * 12H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, S, O, Ge, H, C |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cra |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.DG.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Massa, Italy
- 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
- Carraraite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3660695 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal