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Xanthiosite 
Summary
Xanthiosite is an arsenate mineral first discovered in Germany in 1858; it may also be found in Greece. It is not radioactive.
| Xanthiosite | |
|---|---|
 Xanthiosite and aerugite | |
| General | |
| Category | Arsenate mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Ni3(AsO4)2 |
| IMA symbol | Xth[1] |
| Strunz classification | 8.AB.25 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
| Space group | P21/a |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 453.91 g/mol |
| Color | Golden yellow |
| Mohs scale hardness | 4 |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent |
| Specific gravity | 5.37–5.47 |
| References | [2][3] |
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