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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.