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Xingzhongite

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Xingzhongite
General
CategorySulfide minerals
Formula
(repeating unit)
(Pb,Cu,Fe)(Ir,Pt,Rh)2S4
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
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Xingzhongite is an opaque, metallic mineral named for its location of discovery in China.

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