Xanthiosite

Formula: Ni3(AsO4)2

Origin of name: from Greek for yellow and sulfur

 

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 10.174, b = 9.548, c = 5.766, β = 92.98°

 

Colour: Golden yellow

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Habit: Massive

Hardness: 4

Specific gravity: 5.37 to 5.47

Cleavage: none

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