Name: | Ximengite Xim |
IMA Chemistry: | Bi(PO4) |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Ximengite contains elements: Bismuth (Bi) Phosphorus (P) Oxygen (O) |
Country of Type Locality: | China |
Year First Published: | 1985 |
IMA Status: | Approved |
Status Notes: | Shi J (1989) Ximengite - a new mineral, Acta Mineralogica Sinica 9, 15-19 |
Structural Group Name: | Rhabdophane |
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Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
Oldest Known Age: | 561 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 4.5 |
Diaphaneity: | 3.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 5.53 |
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