Keyite

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Keyite

Keyite

Cu²⁺₃Zn₄Cd₂(AsO₄)₆ * 2H₂O

Arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu²⁺₃Zn₄Cd₂(AsO₄)₆ * 2H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Blue
Luster
Streak
Light blue
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.CA.50
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Key
Locality
🇳🇦 Tsumeb Mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Charles L. Key

Source: Wikidata

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