Ximengite
| Ximengite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Phosphate minerals |
| Formula (repeating unit) | BiPO4 |
| Strunz classification | 8.AD.45 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 303.95 g/mol |
| Color | Colorless |
| Crystal symmetry |
Trigonal - trapezohedral H-M symbol (3 2) Space Group: P 3121 |
| Mohs scale hardness | 4.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous - Greasy |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent |
| Specific gravity | 5.53 |
| References | [1][2] |
Ximengite is a phosphate mineral discovered in and named for the Ximeng tin-mining district in China.
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