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Arsenate

Axelite

Na₁₄Cu₇(AsO₄)₈F₂Cl₂
Crystal systemTetragonal
ClassArsenate

Axelite

Axelite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the arsenate class, with the chemical formula Na₁₄Cu₇(AsO₄)₈F₂Cl₂.

It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system (space group P4bm).

IMA symbol Axe, IMA status: approved, named in 2017.

A sublimate in active volcanic fumaroles.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more A minerals or help write this entry.