Pingguite
Pingguite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula Bi₆Te⁶⁺₂O₁₅.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 5–6; specific gravity 8.44; Pale yellow-green streak; Vitreous to adamantine luster.
IMA symbol Png, IMA status: approved, named in 1993.
Found in the oxidation zone of a gold deposit.
It is found associated with Malachite, pyromorphite, bismutite, gold, “electrum”, scheelite, quartz, calcite, “limonite”.
The name refers to its occurrence in Pinggu Co., China.
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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