Irhtemite

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Irhtemite

Ca₄Mg(AsO₄)₂(HAsO₄)₂·4H₂O

Hydrous arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₄Mg(AsO₄)₂(HAsO₄)₂·4H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.CB.55
Dana classification
39.2.5.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Irh
Locality
🇲🇦 Irhtem mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Irhtem mine

Source: Wikidata

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