Ozerovaite
Ozerovaite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the arsenate class, with the chemical formula Na₂KAl₃(AsO₄)₄.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Cmca). It is a member of the Ozerovaite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 3.439; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Oze, IMA status: approved, named in 2016.
Occurs as sublimates on basaltic scoria near a volcanic fumarole vent (410-420 flC.).
It is found associated with Ponomarevite, piypite, dolerophanite, euchlorine, sylvite, lammerite, johillerite, urusovite, bradaczekite, filatovite, hatertite, hematite, tenorite, wrightite.
The mineral was named to honor the Russian scholar Dr. Nina Aleksandrovna Ozerova (1930-2012), for her contributions to geochemistry, geology, metallogeny, ecology and the eco-geochemistry of mercury.