Xanthiosite

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Xanthiosite
General
Category Arsenate mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Ni3(AsO4)2
Strunz classification 08.AB.25
Identification
Formula mass 453.91 g/mol
Color Golden yellow
Crystal system Monoclinic
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.

References

  1. Xanthiosite mineral data from Webmineral
  2. Mindat.org

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