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Arsenate

Hydroniumpharmacosiderite

(H₃O)Fe³⁺₄(AsO₄)₃(OH)₄·4H₂O
Hardness2–3
Crystal systemCubic
ClassArsenate

Hydroniumpharmacosiderite

Hydroniumpharmacosiderite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the arsenate class, with the chemical formula (H₃O)Fe³⁺₄(AsO₄)₃(OH)₄·4H₂O.

It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group P-43m). It is a member of the Pharmacosiderite structural group.

Key properties: Mohs hardness 2–3; specific gravity 2.559; White streak; Vitreous luster.

IMA symbol Hpsd, IMA status: approved, named in 2010.

Signifies the H3O, hydronium, analog of pharmacosiderite.

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 H minerals or help write this entry.