Kharaelakhite
Kharaelakhite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula (Cu,Pt,Pb,Fe,Ni)₉S₈.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pmmm). It is a member of the Pentlandite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 7.78; n.d. Anisotropism: Distinct, from pink-lilac to bluish. Bireflectance: Weak. R1 –R2: (400) —, (420) —, (440) 37.1–39.6 luster.
IMA symbol Klh, IMA status: approved, named in 1983.
Found in hydrothermal chalcopyrite ores.
It is found associated with Braggite–cooperite, chalcopyrite, bornite, millerite.
The name refers to the Kharaelakh Plateau, Noril’sk region, Russia.
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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