Fairchildite

Facts

Chemical formula

K₂Ca(CO₃)₂

Crystal system

Hexagonal

Mohs hardness

2.5

Density

2.63 g/cm³

Elements in formula

Potassium, Calcium, Carbon, Oxygen

Number of elements

4

IMA status

Grandfathered

Type locality

Grand Canyon National Park, Kaniksu National Forest

Named after

John Gifford Fairchild

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q3738438