Xanthoconite
| Xanthoconite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Sulfosalt mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Ag3AsS3 |
| Strunz classification | 02.GA.10 |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 494.72 g/mol |
| Color | Red-orange; Lemon yellow |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs scale hardness | 2.5 - 3.0 |
| Luster | Adamantine |
| Diaphaneity | Subtranslucent - opaque |
| Specific gravity | 5.54, range 5.5 - 5.6 |
| References | [1][2] |
Xanthoconite is a sulfosalt mineral with the chemical formula Ag3AsS3.
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