IMA mineral species

Dresserite

Ba₂Al₄(CO₃)₄(OH)₈·3H₂O

Carbonate mineral.

Dresserite specimen
Dresserite-lor05a.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaBa₂Al₄(CO₃)₄(OH)₈·3H₂O
ElementsBa, Al, C, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDsr
Nickel–Strunz class5.DB.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Francon quarry, Canada

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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.