Arsenowagnerite
Arsenowagnerite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the arsenate class, with the chemical formula Mg₂(AsO₄)F.
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/c). It is a member of the Wagnerite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 5; specific gravity 3.698; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Awag, IMA status: approved, named in 2014.
Forms as a sublimate around an active fumarole.
It is found associated with Anhydrite, tilasite, johillerite, hematite, fluorophlogopite, cassiterite, calciojohillerite, aphthitalite, nickenichite, svabite, berzeliite, metathénardite.
The prefix, arseno, indicates the arsenate analogue of wagnerite Mg2(PO4)F.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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