Xingzhongite is an opaque, metallic mineral named for its location of discovery in China.
| Xingzhongite | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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