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Gaitite
Name
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Ca₂Zn(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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3.81
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{010}, {001}, and {011}, probable, equally good
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Fairfieldite
Structural group
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Gt · Approved
IMA
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1978
Named in
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White to colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Zn · As · O · H
Elements
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