The open encyclopedia of minerals
Mineralogist.org
Minerals A–ZSearchCollectionsBrowse by PropertyIdentify a SpecimenCompare MineralsLocalities MapGlossaryContribute Search the Database →
Sulfide

Kuvaevite

Ir₅Ni₁₀S₁₆
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSulfide

Kuvaevite

Kuvaevite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula Ir₅Ni₁₀S₁₆.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R3m). It is a member of the Kuvaevite structural group.

IMA symbol Kuv, IMA status: approved, named in 2020.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more K minerals or help write this entry.