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IMA mineral species

Aerugite

Ni₈.₅(AsO₄)₂As⁵⁺O₈

Arsenate mineral.

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Aerugite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNi₈.₅(AsO₄)₂As⁵⁺O₈
ElementsNi, As, O
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness4
Density5.85 g/cm³
Streakbright green, light blue green
Color—
IMA symbolAru
Nickel–Strunz class8.BC.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Johanngeorgenstadt, Germany

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