Name: | Ekatite Ekt |
IMA Chemistry: | (Fe3+,Fe2+,Zn)12(AsO3)6(AsO3,SiO3OH)2(OH)6 |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Ekatite contains elements: Iron (Fe) Zinc (Zn) Arsenic (As) Oxygen (O) Silicon (Si) Hydrogen (H) |
Country of Type Locality: | Namibia |
Year First Published: | 1998 |
IMA Status: | Approved |
Status Notes: | Keller P (2001) Ekatite, (Fe^3+^,Fe^2+^,Zn)_12_(OH)_6_[AsO_3_]_6_[AsO_3_,HOSiO_3_]_2_, a new mineral from Tsumeb, Nambia, and its crystal structure, European Journal of Mineralogy 13, 769-777 |
Structural Group Name: | Ellenbergerite |
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Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
Oldest Known Age: | 541 Million Years Ago |
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