Antarcticite

antarcticite

CaCl₂·6H₂OChemical formula

TrigonalCrystal system

1.72 g/cm³Density

Facts

Chemical formula: CaCl₂·6H₂O
Crystal system: Trigonal
Density: 1.72 g/cm³
Elements in formula: Calcium, Chlorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Number of elements: 4
IMA status: Approved
Type locality: East Antarctica
Named after: Antarcticite: A New Mineral, Calcium Chloride Hexahydrate, Discovered in Antarctica