Xanthiosite Explained

Xanthiosite
Category:Arsenate mineral
Formula:Ni3(AsO4)2
Imasymbol:Xth[1]
Molweight:453.91 g/mol
Strunz:8.AB.25
System:Monoclinic
Class:Prismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol)
Symmetry:P21/a
Color:Golden yellow
Mohs:4
Gravity:5.37–5.47
Diaphaneity:Translucent
References:[2] [3]

Xanthiosite is an arsenate mineral first discovered in Germany in 1858; it may also be found in Greece. It is not radioactive.

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. http://webmineral.com/data/Xanthiosite.shtml Xanthiosite mineral data from Webmineral
  3. http://www.mindat.org/min-4327.html Mindat.org