Burgessite

Co₂(H₂O)₄[AsO₃(OH)]₂(H₂O)

Hydrous arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Co₂(H₂O)₄[AsO₃(OH)]₂(H₂O)
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
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Luster
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Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
—
Dana classification
39.1.13.
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Bge
Locality
🇨🇦 Keeley-Frontier Mine
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after David Burgess

Source: Wikidata

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