Mayingite
Mayingite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfosalt class, with the chemical formula IrBiTe.
It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group Pa3). It is a member of the Pyrite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 4; specific gravity 12.77; Black streak; Metallic. Anisotropism: Moderate; anomalous bluish to yellowish tints. R: (400) 47.6, (420) 49.3, (440) 49.5 luster.
IMA symbol Myg, IMA status: approved, named in 1993.
Found in chromite ore and placer concentrates.
It is found associated with Platinum, iridisite, laurite, chromite, magnetite, gold, irarsite, shuanfengite.
The name is derived from the locality.
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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