IMA mineral species

Rotemite

Ca₄Cr₂(OH)₁₂Cl₂·4H₂O

Mineral.

Rotemite specimen
Rotemite crystal aggregates (b).jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₄Cr₂(OH)₁₂Cl₂·4H₂O
ElementsCa, Cr, O, H, Cl
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolRot
Nickel–Strunz class4.FL.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Hatrurim formation, Jordan

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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