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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
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: hexagonal
Oldest Known Age: 541 Million Years Ago
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