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Huntite
Carbonate mineral
Huntite is a carbonate mineral with the chemical formula Mg3Ca(CO3)4. Huntite crystallizes in the trigonal system and typically occurs as platy crystals and powdery masses. The most common industrial use of huntite is as a natural mixture with hydromagnesite or fire retardant additive for polymers.
Identification
Color of mineral
White
Yellow
Mohs scale ( mineral hardness )
1
2
Density ( specific gravity )
1.622
1.615
Crystal ( diaphaneity )
Trigonal