Lonsdaleite

C

Allotrope of carbon

Properties

Chemical formula
C
Group
Elements
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Gray
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃/mmc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
1.CB.10b
Dana classification
1.3.6.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Lon
Locality
🇺🇸 Canyon Diablo meteorite
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Kathleen Lonsdale

Source: Wikidata

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