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Ximengite

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Ximengite
General
CategoryPhosphate minerals
Formula
(repeating unit)		BiPO4
Strunz classification8.AD.45
Crystal systemTrigonal
Crystal classTrapezohedral (32)
H-M symbol: (32)
Space groupP3121
Identification
Formula mass303.95 g/mol
ColorColorless
Mohs scale hardness4.5
LusterVitreous - Greasy
DiaphaneityTransparent
Specific gravity5.53
References[1][2]

Ximengite is a phosphate mineral discovered in and named for the Ximeng tin-mining district in China.

References

  1. ^ Ximengite mineral data from Webmineral
  2. ^ Mindat.org
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