IMA mineral species
Fairchildite
K₂Ca(CO₃)₂
Carbonate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | K₂Ca(CO₃)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Ca, C, O |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 |
| Density | 2.634 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Fch |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.AC.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Grand Canyon National Park, United States · Kaniksu National Forest, United States · Kaniksu National Forest, United States
- 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
- Fairchildite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3738438 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Hexagonal