IMA mineral species

Erythrite

Co₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O

Arsenate mineral.

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Erythrite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCo₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O
ElementsCo, As, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolEry
Nickel–Strunz class8.CE.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

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