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Xingshaoite

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Formula:
(Zn,Co)
 
2
SiO
 
4
Colour:Dark blue to violet
A variety of Willemite

A variety of Willemite containing up to 25.4% of CoO.

Originally reported from Xinshao Co., Shaoyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.

Classification of Xingshaoite

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Physical Properties of Xingshaoite

Colour:Dark blue to violet

Chemical Properties of Xingshaoite

Formula:
(Zn,Co)
 
2
SiO
 
4
Essential elements:O, Si, Zn
All elements listed in formula:Co, O, Si, Zn

Other Names for Xingshaoite

Synonyms:
Cobaltoan Willemite
Other Languages:
German:Xingshaoit
Spanish:Xingshaoita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Xingshaoite

Reference List:

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- Yuchun Zhen and Zhenheng Huang (1989): Xingshaoite - a Co-rich variety of willemite. Acta Mineralogica Sinica 9(1), 33-36.

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    China
     
    • Hunan Province
      • Shaoyang Prefecture
    Yuchun Zhen and Zhenheng Huang (1989): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 9(1), 33-36
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