Collection: Scorodite

Scorodite, a prevalent hydrated iron arsenate mineral encountered in hydrothermal deposits and serves as a secondary mineral in gossans across the globe. The weathering of scorodite leads to the formation of limonite.

This mineral was initially identified in Schwarzenberg, Saxony, Germany. Its name, derived from the Greek term "Scorodion," meaning "garlicky," reflects its distinctive characteristic of emitting a garlic-like odor when heated.