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IMA mineral species

Liroconite

Cu₂AlAsO₄(OH)₄·4H₂O

Arsenate mineral.

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Liroconite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCu₂AlAsO₄(OH)₄·4H₂O
ElementsCu, Al, As, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streaklight blue
Color—
IMA symbolLro
Nickel–Strunz class8.DF.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Wheal Gorland, United Kingdom

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