Skorpionite
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What is Skorpionite?
Skorpionite (IMA2005-010) is a zinc phosphate mineral with chemical formula Ca3Zn2(PO4)2CO3(OH)2·H2O, originally found in the Skorpion Mine and named after it (Rosh Pinah, Lüderitz district, ǁKaras Region, Namibia).
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- colourless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5
- Density
- 3.17 g/cm³
- Streak
- white
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca3Zn2(PO4)2(CO3)(OH)2 · H2O
- Elements
- C, Ca, H, O, P, Zn
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