Name: | Xanthiosite Xth |
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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