IMA mineral species

Dypingite

Mg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂·5H₂O

Magnesium hydroxycarbonate hydrate.

White & Clear

Dypingite specimen
RM1631-Dypingita-hidromagnesita-brucita-gualba.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂·5H₂O
ElementsMg, C, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDyp
Nickel–Strunz class5.DA.05

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