Xanthiosite

(repeating unit)Ni3(AsO4)2IMA symbolXth[1]Strunz classification8.AB.25Crystal systemMonoclinicCrystal classPrismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol)Space groupP21/aIdentificationFormula mass453.91 g/molColorGolden yellowMohs scale hardness4DiaphaneityTranslucentSpecific gravity5.37–5.47References[2][3]

Xanthiosite is an arsenate mineral first discovered in Germany in 1858; it may also be found in Greece. It is not radioactive.

References

  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. ^ Xanthiosite mineral data from Webmineral
  3. ^ Mindat.org


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