Nitrocalcite

nitrocalcite

Ca(NO3)2·4H2O

Nitrocalcite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Nitrocalcite is a mineral species (Calcium nitrate, also called Norgessalpeter or Norwegian salpeter, is an inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO3)2(H2O)x). It crystallises in the monoclinic system. Nickel–Strunz class: 5.NC.10.

Scientific references

Nitrocalcite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3877378 Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: Ca(NO3)2·4H2O
IMA status: grandfathered mineral (G)
Mineral class: 5.NC.10
Crystal system: monoclinic

Image credits

Nitrocalcite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
Nitrocalcite, Ca(NO3)2·4H2O — MineralFYI — via mineralfyi.com · Source
Figure: Raman spectra of MG mortar. (a) and (b) gypsum, nitrocalcite ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Figure: Raman spectra of MG mortar. (a) and (b) gypsum, nitrocalcite ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Figure: Raman spectra of MG mortar. (a) and (b) gypsum, nitrocalcite ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Figure: Raman spectra of MG mortar. (a) and (b) gypsum, nitrocalcite ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
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