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Ogdensburgite
Name
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Ca₂Fe³⁺₄Zn(AsO₄)₄(OH)₆·6H₂O
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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2
Mohs hardness
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3.11
Specific gravity
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Pale orange
Streak
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Resinous on cleavages
Luster
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On {001}, perfect; on {010}, {100}, poor
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Obu · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Bright reddish orange; dark brownish red on oxidized surfaces
Typical colors
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Ca · Fe · Zn · As · O · H
Elements
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