Category Oxide minerals Strunz classification 4.DH.20 Space group Fd3m | Formula(repeating unit) SbSb2O6(OH) Crystal system Isometric | |
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Crystal class Hexoctahedral (m3m)H-M symbol: (4/m 3 2/m) | ||
Stibiconite is an antimony oxide mineral with formula: Sb3O6(OH). Its name originates from Greek "stibi" (antimony) and "konis" (powder), alluding to its composition and habit. It is a member of the pyrochlore super group.
Discovery and occurrence
It was first described in 1862 for an occurrence in the Brandholz - Goldkronach District, Fichtelgebirge, Franconia, Bavaria.
It occurs as a secondary alteration product of other hydrothermal antimony minerals such as stibnite. It occurs in association with cervantite, valentinite, kermesite, native antimony and stibnite.
References
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