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IMA mineral species ⚠ Handle with care

Scorodite

Fe³⁺AsO₄·2H₂O

Arsenate mineral.

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Scorodite specimen
Scorodite-scoro-20a.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaFe³⁺AsO₄·2H₂O
ElementsFe, As, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolScd
Nickel–Strunz class8.CD.10

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

⚠ Handle With Care Moderate caution

☠ Toxic if ingested😷 Dust / fibre inhalation hazard🚫 Don't make water elixirs

Why: A hydrated iron arsenate. It contains a lot of arsenic.

Safe handling: Wash your hands after handling. Don't lick it, put it in your mouth, or make elixirs with it. Don't cut or grind it. Display it out of reach of children and pets.

Sources: Wikipedia: Scorodite · ATSDR ToxFAQs: Arsenic · Mindat: Scorodite. General safety information only, not medical advice. More on safe handling.

🌍 Where it's found

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

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