Ximengite
(repeating unit)BiPO4 IMA symbol Xim[1] Strunz classification 8.AD.45 Crystal system Trigonal Crystal class Trapezohedral (32)
H-M symbol: (32) Space group P3121 or P3221 Identification Formula mass 303.95 g/mol Color Colorless Mohs scale hardness 4.5 Luster Vitreous - Greasy Diaphaneity Transparent Specific gravity 5.53 References [2][3]
H-M symbol: (32)
Ximengite is a phosphate mineral discovered in and named for the Ximeng tin-mining district in China. Chemically, it is bismuth phosphate
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