Formula: Ca2Zn(AsO4)2.2H2O
Hydrated arsenate,
fairfieldite group, forms a series with
talmessite, paramorphous
with zincroselite,
zinc-bearing mineral
Crystal System: Triclinic
Specific gravity: 3.81 measured, 3.82 calculated
Hardness: 5
Streak: White
Colour: Colourless, white
Environments:
Gaitite is a very rare secondary arsenate mineral.
At the type locality, the Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region, Namibia, gaitite occurs in a
dolostone
- hosted, hydrothermal, polymetallic ore deposit, associated with talmessite,
prosperite, adamite,
conichalcite, austinite,
baryte, quartz and
chalcocite (HOM).
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