Anthoinite
Anthoinite (IMA symbol: Atn[1]) is an aluminium tungsten oxide mineral with the chemical formula AlWO3(OH)3. Its type locality is Maniema in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]
| Anthoinite | |
|---|---|
 Anthoinite found in Rwanda | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | AlWO3(OH)3 |
| IMA symbol | Atn |
| Identification | |
| Color | White (when free of iron) |
| Mohs scale hardness | 1 |
| Luster | Dull |
| Streak | White |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent |
| Specific gravity | 4.78 - 4.87 |
| Density | 4.78 - 4.87 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.84 g/cm3 (Calculated) |
References
- Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- Anthoinite Archived 2019-04-04 at the Wayback Machine on mindat.org
External links
- Anthoinite data sheet
- Anthoinite on the Handbook of Mineralogy
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