Mcnearite

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Mcnearite

NaCa₅(AsO₄)(HAsO₄)₄ * 4H₂O

Arsenate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaCa₅(AsO₄)(HAsO₄)₄ * 4H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.CJ.55
Dana classification
39.3.7.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Mnr
Locality
🇫🇷 Mount Neuenberg silver mines
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Elizabeth McNear

Source: Wikidata

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