Ximengite

(repeating unit)BiPO4IMA symbolXim[1]Strunz classification8.AD.45Crystal systemTrigonalCrystal classTrapezohedral (32)
H-M symbol: (32)Space groupP3121 or P3221IdentificationFormula mass303.95 g/molColorColorlessMohs scale hardness4.5LusterVitreous - GreasyDiaphaneityTransparentSpecific gravity5.53References[2][3]

Ximengite is a phosphate mineral discovered in and named for the Ximeng tin-mining district in China. Chemically, it is bismuth phosphate

References

  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. ^ Ximengite mineral data from Webmineral
  3. ^ Mindat.org


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