betpakdalite

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What does betpakdalite mean?

A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, and oxygen.

Where does betpakdalite come from?

Named for type locality Betpak-Dala Desert in Kazakhstan, + -ite.

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