General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca3(C6H5O7)·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 570.50 gm)
Calcium 21.08 % Ca
Hydrogen 3.18 % H
Carbon 25.26 % C
Oxygen 50.48 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca32(C6)2(H5)2(O7)·4(H2O)
Environment:
Ocean bottom sample at 2,580 meters.
Locality:
Weddell sea, Antarctica.
Name Origin:
Named for Arthur Earland, English oceanographer.
Physical Properties:
Color:
white or light yellow.
Density:
1.95
Habits:
Nodular - Tuberose forms having irregular protuberances over the surface., ,
Streak:
white
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