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Xanthiosite

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Xanthiosite
Xanthiosite and aerugite
General
CategoryArsenate mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)		Ni3(AsO4)2
Strunz classification8.AB.25
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Crystal classPrismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol)
Space groupP21/a
Identification
Formula mass453.91 g/mol
ColorGolden yellow
Mohs scale hardness4
DiaphaneityTranslucent
Specific gravity5.37 - 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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