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Calcium arsenate is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca3(AsO4)2. A colourless solid it was originally used as a pesticide and as a germicide. It is highly soluble in water as compared with lead arsenate which makes it more toxic. The minerals Rauenthalite Ca3(AsO4)2·10H2O and Phaunouxite Ca3(AsO4)2·11H2O are hydrates of calcium arsenate.

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