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ZINC ARSENATE [3 records]

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Record 1 2011-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
CaZn(OH)(AsO4)
formula, see observation
DEF

A colorless or yellowish, orthorhombic mineral which consists of a hydrous arsenate of calcium and zinc occurring as blades or fibers.

OBS

Chemical formula: CaZn(OH)(AsO4)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CaZn(OH)(AsO4)
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système orthorhombique se présentant en nodules fibroradiés, incrustations ou petits cristaux prismatiques dans les zones d'oxydation des gîtes métallifères.

OBS

Formule chimique : CaZn(OH)(AsO4

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Zn2(OH)2As2O8
formula, see observation
Zn2(ASO4)(OH)
formula, see observation
DEF

A yellowish, greenish, or violet orthorhombic mineral which consists of a hydrous zinc arsenate, occurring granular or in crusts in the oxidized zone of zinc ore bodies.

OBS

Named after the French mineralogist Gilbert-Joseph Adam.

OBS

Zn2(OH)2As2O8.

OBS

Zn2(AsO4)(OH).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Zn2(OH)2As2O8
formula, see observation
Zn2(ASO4)(OH)
formula, see observation
DEF

Rare arséniate naturel de zinc hydraté, de symétrie orthorhombique, en cristaux violacés, jaunes, roses ou verts.

OBS

Cet arséniate hydroxylé de zinc et de cuivre, plutôt rare, se présente sous forme de petits cristaux allongés et tabulaires, groupés ou en encroûtements. Souvent transparents, incolores ou jaune pâle ou jaune-brun, vert pâle à vert vif (présence de cuivre) ou plus rarement roses à violets (présence de cobalt). Connue en France au Cap Garonne, en Grèce au Laurium, au Chili à Chanarcillo.

OBS

[L'adamite] est isomorphe de l'olivénite.

OBS

Zn2(OH)2As2O8.

OBS

Zn2(AsO4)(OH).

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Treatment of Wood
CONT

Ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate(ACZA), containing copper, zinc, and arsenic... protects against attack by decay fungi, insects, and most types of marine borers. It is used to treat poles, piling, and timbers. Because of its ability to penetrate Douglas-fir and other difficult-to-treat wood species, it is most widely used on the West Coast.

OBS

ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate : commercial name.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Traitement des bois
OBS

arsénate ammoniacal de cuivre et de zinc : nom commercial.

Spanish

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