Chemistry:Attikaite

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Short description: Arsenate mineral of copper and aluminium
Attikaite
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Attikaite found at its type locality
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Ca3Cu2Al2(AsO4)4(OH)4·2H2O
Identification
Colorlight blue, greenish blue
Specific gravity3.2

Attikaite is a copper calcium aluminum arsenate mineral with the chemical formula Ca3Cu2Al2(AsO4)4(OH)4·2H2O. It was named after Attica Prefecture, where it was first identified.[1]

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