Ferrarisite

Ca₅(AsO₃OH)₂(AsO₄)₂·9H₂O

Arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₅(AsO₃OH)₂(AsO₄)₂·9H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.CJ.30
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Fer
Locality
🇫🇷 Mount Neuenberg silver mines
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Giovanni Ferraris

Source: Wikidata

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