Bentorite

Facts

Chemical formula

Ca₆Cr₂(SO₄)₃(OH)₁₂·26H₂O

Crystal system

Hexagonal

Mohs hardness

2.0

Elements in formula

Calcium, Chromium, Sulfur, Oxygen, Hydrogen

Number of elements

5

IMA status

Approved

Type locality

Hatrurim Basin

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q2896152