Aerugite

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Aerugite

Ni₈.₅(AsO₄)₂As⁵⁺O₈

Arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ni₈.₅(AsO₄)₂As⁵⁺O₈
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
4
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Bright green
Density
5,85 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.BC.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Aru
Locality
🇩🇪 Johanngeorgenstadt
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after verdigris

Source: Wikidata

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