Ximengite

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

Ximengite
General
CategoryPhosphate minerals
Formula
(repeating unit)
BiPO4
Strunz classification08.AD.45
Crystal systemTrigonal-trapazohedral
Identification
Formula mass303.95 g/mol
ColorColorless
Mohs scale hardness4.5
LusterVitreous - Greasy
DiaphaneityTransparent
Specific gravity5.53
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