Isovite
Isovite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the organic mineral class, with the chemical formula (Cr,Fe)₂₃C₆.
It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group Fm3m). It is a member of the Haxonite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 7.4; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Isv, IMA status: approved, named in 1996.
Found in a heavy mineral concentrate from a gold-platinum placer deposit.
It is found associated with Gold, platinum-group minerals, cinnabar, Cr spinel, unnamed Cr-Fe minerals including carbides.
The name refers to the Isovsky district of the Central Urals.
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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