IMA mineral species

Stichtite

Mg₆Cr₂CO₃(OH)₁₆·4H₂O

Hydrotalcite group mineral.

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Stichtite specimen
Stichtite- Lizardite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₆Cr₂CO₃(OH)₁₆·4H₂O
ElementsMg, Cr, C, O, H
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolStt
Nickel–Strunz class5.DA.50

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Dundas mineral field, Australia