Yarlongite

(Cr₄Fe₄Ni)C₄

Carbide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Cr₄Fe₄Ni)C₄
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃mc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
1.BA.
Dana classification
1.1.25.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ylg
Locality
🇨🇳 Luobusa ore district
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Yarlung Tsangpo River

Source: Wikidata

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