Xingzhongite

Xingzhongite
General
CategorySulfide minerals
Formula(Pb,Cu,Fe)(Ir,Pt,Rh)2S4
IMA symbolXin[1]
Strunz classification2.DA.05
Crystal systemIsometric
Crystal classHexoctahedral (m3m)
H-M symbol: (4/m 3 2/m)
Space groupFd3m
Identification
Formula mass645.53 g/mol
ColorSteel gray
Mohs scale hardness6
LusterMetallic
DiaphaneityOpaque
Specific gravity6.49
References[2][3]

Xingzhongite is an opaque, metallic mineral named for its location of discovery in China.

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Xingzhongite mineral data from Webmineral
  3. ^ Mindat.org


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