Zhanghengite

(repeating unit)CuZnIMA symbolZhg[1]Strunz classification1.AB.10aCrystal systemIsometricCrystal classHexoctahedral (m3m)
H-M symbol: (4/m 3 2/m)Space groupIm3mUnit cella = 2.95 Å; Z = 1IdentificationColorGolden yellowCleavageNoneMohs scale hardness3.5LusterMetallicStreakbronzeDiaphaneityOpaqueSpecific gravity3.92Ultraviolet fluorescenceNon-fluorescentReferences[2][3]

Zhanghengite is a mineral consisting of 80% copper and zinc, 10% iron, and 10% chromium and aluminium. Its color is golden yellow. It was discovered in 1986 during the analysis of the Bo Xian meteorite and is named after Zhang Heng, an ancient Chinese astronomer.

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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. ^ http://webmineral.com/data/Zhanghengite.shtml Webmineral
  3. ^ Mindat.org
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