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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