Carbonates and Nitrates

Minerals containing the carbonate (CO3) or nitrate (NO3) radical. Calcite, aragonite, dolomite, malachite, and azurite are among the most common and well-known members of this class.

Malachite

Cu2(CO3)(OH)2

Monoclinic

Azurite

Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2

Monoclinic

Dolomite

CaMg(CO3)2

Trigonal

Aragonite

CaCO3

Orthorhombic

Siderite

FeCO3

Trigonal

Rhodochrosite

MnCO3

Trigonal

Calcite

CaCO3

Trigonal

Questions fréquentes

What is the Carbonates and Nitrates mineral class?

Minerals containing the carbonate (CO3) or nitrate (NO3) radical. Calcite, aragonite, dolomite, malachite, and azurite are among the most common and well-known members of this class.

How many minerals are in the Carbonates and Nitrates class?

There are 7 minerals classified in the Carbonates and Nitrates class on MineralFYI.

What defines the Carbonates and Nitrates class?

Minerals in the Carbonates and Nitrates class (Strunz code 05) are grouped by their dominant chemical anion or anionic group in the Strunz classification system.