Kadyrelite
A rare mercury bromide-chloride oxide discovered in 1987.
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Kadyrelite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the halide class, with the chemical formula ([Hg¹⁺]₂)₃OBr₃(OH).
It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group Ia3d).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 2.5–3; specific gravity 8.79; Yellow-orange streak; Vitreous to adamantine luster.
IMA symbol Kad, IMA status: approved, named in 1986.
Found in cavities in carbonate veins in a mercury deposit.
It is found associated with Eglestonite, calomel, kuzminite, corderoite, lavrentievite.
The name refers to the Kadyrel deposit, Russia, where it occurs.
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