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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Xanthiosite

Name

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Ni₃(AsO₄)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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4.98–5.42

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Olivine-Sarcopside

Structural group

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Xth · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Sulfur-yellow, golden yellow

Typical colors

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Ni · As · O

Elements

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