Yuanfuliite

Yuanfuliite is a black submetal mineral.[2] The mineral is named after the geologist Yuan Fuli.[3]

Yuanfuliite
General
CategoryMineral
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Identification
Colorblack
Mohs scale hardness5-6[1]
LusterAdamantine
StreakBrownish-black

It can be found in places like Russia, Sakha Republic, and Siberia.[4]

It occurs in metamorphosed magnesium marble.[5]

References

  1. https://www.mindat.org/min-4375.html
  2. Neuendorf, Klaus K. E.; Institute, American Geological (2005). Glossary of Geology. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 730. ISBN 978-0-922152-76-6.
  3. "Yuanfuliite". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  4. Chukanov, Nikita V. (2013-12-03). Infrared spectra of mineral species: Extended library. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 83. ISBN 978-94-007-7128-4.
  5. http://www.handbookofmineralogy.org/pdfs/yuanfuliite.pdf


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