IMA mineral species

Leiteite

ZnAs³⁺₂O₄

Arsenite mineral.

Leiteite specimen
Leiteite-248019.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaZnAs³⁺₂O₄
ElementsZn, As, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLt
Nickel–Strunz class4.JA.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.