Attikaite
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]
| Attikaite | |
|---|---|
 Attikaite found at its type locality | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Ca3Cu2Al2(AsO4)4(OH)4·2H2O |
| IMA symbol | Atk |
| Identification | |
| Color | light blue, greenish blue |
| Specific gravity | 3.2 |
References
- Attikaite Archived 2019-03-21 at the Wayback Machine on mindat.org
External links
- Attikaite data sheet
- Attikaite on the Handbook of Mineralogy
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