Ekatite

(Fe³⁺,Fe²⁺,Zn)₁₂(AsO₃)₆(AsO₃,HSiO₄)₂(OH)₆

Arsenite mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Fe³⁺,Fe²⁺,Zn)₁₂(AsO₃)₆(AsO₃,HSiO₄)₂(OH)₆
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃mc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.JB.75
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ekt
Locality
🇳🇦 Tsumeb Mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Source: Wikidata

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