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Name: Xanthiosite
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IMA Chemistry: Ni3(AsO4)2
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Xanthiosite contains elements:
Nickel (Ni)
Arsenic (As)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: Germany
Year First Published: 1965
IMA Status: Approved,Redefined
Status Notes: Redefined: Davis R J, Hey M H, Kingsbury A W G (1965) Xanthiosite and aerugite, Mineralogical Magazine 35, 72-83
Structural Group Name: Olivine-Sarcopside
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: monoclinic
Oldest Known Age: 200 Million Years Ago
Mohs Hardness: 4.0
Diaphaneity: 2.0
Specific Gravity: 5.42
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