Xiangjiangite
| Xiangjiangite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Phosphate minerals |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (Fe3+, Al)(UO2)4(PO4)2(SO4)2(OH)·22(H2O) |
| Strunz classification | 8.EB.05 |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 453.91 g/mol |
| Color | Yellow |
| Crystal habit | Microscopic crystals; platy |
| Mohs scale hardness | 1 - 2 |
| Luster | Silky |
| Streak | Light yellow |
| Diaphaneity | Semitransparent |
| Specific gravity | 3.47 |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Xiangjiangite is a phosphate mineral discovered near and named for the Xiang Jiang River in China. Xiangjiangite is radioactive.
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