Hannebachite

Overview

Ca2(SO3)2·(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.52 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Hannebachite - 3.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	colorless
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - dipyramidal
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 34.02.05.01

Class: 34

Group: 34.02

Subgroup: 34.02.05 - hannebachite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
34.02.05.01	hannebachite	Ca2(SO3)2·(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 04.JE.10

Group : 04

Subgroup : JE

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
04.JE.10	hannebachite	Ca2(SO3)2·(H2O)

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