IMA mineral species
Otavite
CdCO₃
Carbonate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density4.957 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | CdCO₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cd, C, O |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 4.957 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ota |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.AB.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
- 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
- Otavite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q204498 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Trigonal