Hunchunite
Hunchunite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula Au₂Pb.
It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group Fd3m).
Key properties: specific gravity 15.99; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Hcn, IMA status: approved, named in 1991.
Found in gold concentrates from placers.
It is found associated with Gold, lead, anyuiite, pyrite, pyrrhotite, magnetite, ilmenite.
The name refers to its occurrence along the Hunchun River, China.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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