About Whewellite
Calcium oxalate monohydrate, an organic mineral found in sediments, coal, and pathologically in kidney stones. It's associated with purification and release.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, Brownish, Pinkish, forms prismatic or tabular crystals, can fluoresce
Geological & Scientific Details
Whewellite is classified as a oxalate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is CaC2O4·H2O. Common crystal habits include equant or stout prismatic crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxalate minerals
- Chemical Formula: CaC2O4·H2O
- IMA Symbol: Whe[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, yellowish, brownish
- Crystal Habit: Equant or stout prismatic crystals
- Twinning: e {101} twin plane
- Cleavage: {101} good, {010} imperfect, {001} indistinct, {110} indistinct
- Luster: Vitreous to pearly
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Weddellite
- Calcite
- Gypsum
- Barite
- Coal