Xanthiosite
Xanthiosite | |
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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 |
References | [1][2] |
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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