Apuanite Explained

Apuanite
Formula:FeFeSbOS
Imasymbol:Apu
Color:Black
Mohs:4-5
Luster:Metallic
Diaphaneity:Opaque
Gravity:5.33
Density:5.33 g/cm3 (Measured)
5.22 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Apuanite (IMA symbol: Apu[1]) is a rare iron antimony mineral with the chemical formula FeFeSbOS. Its type locality is the Province of Lucca, Italy.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3 . 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43 . 2021MinM...85..291W . 235729616 . free.
  2. https://mindat.org/min-285.html Apuanite