IMA mineral species

Rapidcreekite

Ca₂(SO₄)(CO₃)·4H₂O

Hydrated calcium sulfate-carbonate mineral.

White & Clear

Rapidcreekite specimen
Rapidcreekite - Rapid Creek, Yukon.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaCa₂(SO₄)(CO₃)·4H₂O
ElementsCa, S, O, C, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolRck
Nickel–Strunz class7.DG.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Rapid creek, Canada

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.