Xanthiosite
| Xanthiosite | |
|---|---|
 Xanthiosite and aerugite | |
| General | |
| Category | Arsenate mineral |
| Formula | Ni3(AsO4)2 |
| IMA symbol | Xth[1] |
| Strunz classification | 8.AB.25 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
| Space group | P21/a |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 453.91 g/mol |
| Color | Golden yellow |
| Mohs scale hardness | 4 |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent |
| Specific gravity | 5.37–5.47 |
| References | [2][3] |
Xanthiosite is a nickel arsenate mineral. It was first discovered in Germany in 1858 and named by Gilbert Joseph Adam in 1869.[3]
Deposits
The type locality of Xanthiosite is Johanngeorgenstadt,[3] it may also be found in Greece.
References
- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- ^ Xanthiosite mineral data from Webmineral
- ^ a b c Mindat.org