Quintinite

Facts

Chemical formula

Mg₄Al₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃)·3H₂O

Crystal system

Hexagonal

Mohs hardness

2.0

Elements in formula

Magnesium, Aluminium, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon

Number of elements

5

IMA status

Approved

Type locality

Poudrette quarry, Jacupiranga mine

Named after

Quintin Wight

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q3927919