Xingzhongite
Appearance
Xingzhongite | |
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General | |
Category | Sulfide minerals |
Formula (repeating unit) | (Pb,Cu,Fe)(Ir,Pt,Rh)2S4 |
Strunz classification | 2.DA.05 |
Crystal system | Isometric |
Crystal class | Hexoctahedral (m3m) H-M symbol: (4/m 3 2/m) |
Space group | Fd3m |
Identification | |
Formula mass | 645.53 g/mol |
Color | Steel gray |
Mohs scale hardness | 6 |
Luster | Metallic |
Diaphaneity | Opaque |
Specific gravity | 6.49 |
References | [1][2] |
Xingzhongite is an opaque, metallic mineral named for its location of discovery in China.