Murashkoite
Murashkoite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula FeP.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma). It is a member of the Nickeline structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 5; specific gravity 6.108; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Muh, IMA status: approved, named in 2012.
Found in a phosphide assemblage related to the Fe-Ni-P system in pyrometamorphic rocks (Hatrurim Formation).
It is found associated with Zuktamrurite, transjordanite, transjordanite, halamishite.
The mineral was named to honor Mikhail Nikolaevich Murashko (b. 1952), for his contributions to the mineralogy of the Hatrurim Formation.
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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