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Attikaite

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Locality: 
Christiana Mine, Kamariza, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.3 × 2.7 × 1.7 cm
Description

This is a Type Locality specimen of rare attikaite. This is a relatively new Ca-Cu-Al bearing arsenate species which was approved in 2006.

Mineral Data
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Attikaite

Formula: 
Ca3Cu2Al2(AsO4)4(OH)4·2H2O
Strunz: 
8.DJ.45
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
Streak: 
pale blue
Type Locality: 
Shaft No. 132 (Christiana 132), Christiana Mine, Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines), Agios Konstantinos [St Constantine] (Kamariza), Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District (Laurion; Laurium), Attikí Prefecture (Attica; Attika), Greece
Loranth Minerals

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