Category Phosphate mineral Dana classification 43.5.20. | Strunz classification 8.DO.45 Crystal system Monoclinic | |
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Formula
(repeating unit) Ca3Zn2(PO4)2CO3(OH)2·H2O Crystal class Prismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol) | ||
Skorpionite (IMA2005-010) is a zinc phosphate mineral with chemical formula Ca3Zn2(PO4)2CO3(OH)2·H2O, originally found in the Skorpion Mine and named after it (Rosh Pinah, Lüderitz district, ǁKaras Region, Namibia).
References
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