Erythrite

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Erythrite

Co₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O

Arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Co₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Red
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.CE.40
Dana classification
40.3.6.3
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ery
Locality
🇩🇪 Daniel mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after red

Source: Wikidata

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