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ADAMINE [1 record]

Record 1 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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