Xanthiosite

Xanthiosite
General
Category Arsenate mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Ni3(AsO4)2
Strunz classification 8.AB.25
Crystal system Monoclinic
Identification
Formula mass 453.91 g/mol
Color Golden yellow
Crystal symmetry Monoclinic - prismatic
Mohs scale hardness 4
Diaphaneity Translucent
Specific gravity 5.37 - 5.47
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Xanthiosite is an arsenate mineral first discovered in Germany in 1858; it may also be found in Greece. It is not radioactive.

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