About Xanthoxenite
A rare hydrated phosphate, often yellowish-brown. It's a grounding stone associated with emotional stability.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Yellow-Brown, Brown, forms granular masses or radiating fibrous aggregates
Geological & Scientific Details
Xanthoxenite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2·3H2O. Common crystal habits include occurs as platy crystals and as lamellar aggregates and crusts.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Ca4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2·3H2O
- IMA Symbol: Xox[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 739.95 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Pale to brownish yellow
- Crystal Habit: Occurs as platy crystals and as lamellar aggregates and crusts
- Cleavage: Perfect {010}
- Luster: Earthy (dull)
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Childrenite
- Eosphorite
- Rockbridgeite
- Strengite
- Variscite