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Alcantarillaite
Name
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[Fe³⁺₀.₅(H₂O)₄][CaAs³⁺₂(Fe³⁺₂.₅W⁶⁺₀.₅)(AsO₄)₂O₇]
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.06
Specific gravity
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Pale yellow
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {100}
Cleavage
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Imma
Space group
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Walentaite
Structural group
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Alc · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Lemon-yellow
Typical colors
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Fe · H · O · Ca · As · W
Elements
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