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Akrochordite

akrochordite

Mn²⁺5(AsO4)2(OH)4·4H2O

Akrochordite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Akrochordite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Akrochordite is a rare hydrated arsenate mineral with the chemical formula (Mn,Mg)4(AsO4)2(OH)4·4H2O and represents a small group of rare manganese (Mn) arsenates and, similarly to most other Mn-bearing arsenates, possess pinkish colour. It is typically associated with metamorphic Mn deposits.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 3.5

Scientific references

  1. Akrochordite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q420570 Link
  2. Akrochordite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akrochordite Link