Strontiodresserite
SrAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 • H2O [CNMNC approved formula]
Named as the strontium analog of dresserite.
IMA status : | Approved Species 1977 () |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
16b.02.01.03 |
(16b) Carbonates - Hydroxyl or Halogen | |
(16b.02) where (A)m (B)n (XO3)p Zq · x(H2O), with (m+n):p=3:2 | |
(16b.02.01) Dundasite Group | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
05.DB.10 |
(05) Carbonates and Nitrates | |
(05.D) Carbonates with Additional Anions, with H2O | |
(05.DB) With large and medium-sized cations | |
Crystal system: | Orthorhombic System |
Point group (H-M): | mmm (or 2/m 2/m 2/m) — dipyramidal |