Ximengite

Ximengite
General
Category Phosphate minerals
Formula
(repeating unit)
BiPO4
Strunz classification 8.AD.45
Crystal system Trigonal
Crystal class Trapezohedral (32)
H-M symbol: (32)
Space group P3121
Identification
Formula mass 303.95 g/mol
Color Colorless
Mohs scale hardness 4.5
Luster Vitreous - Greasy
Diaphaneity Transparent
Specific gravity 5.53
References [1][2]

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

References

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