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Arseniosiderite
Name
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Ca₂Fe³⁺₃O₂(AsO₄)₃·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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3.58–3.6
Specific gravity
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Ocher-yellow
Streak
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Submetallic to silky
Luster
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On {001}, perfect
Cleavage
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A2/a
Space group
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Arseniosiderite
Structural group
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Assd · Grandfathered
IMA
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1842
Named in
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Golden yellow, yellowish brown, reddish brown, brownish black, black
Typical colors
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Ca · Fe · O · As · H
Elements
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