Rudashevskyite
Rudashevskyite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula (Fe,Zn)S.
It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group F-43m). It is a member of the Sphalerite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 3.79; Brown-black streak; Resinous to submetallic luster.
IMA symbol Rud, IMA status: approved, named in 2005.
An accessory phase in enstatite chondrite meteorites.
It is found associated with Clinoenstatite, kamacite, troilite, oldhamite, niningerite, schreibersite, roedderite.
The mineral was named to honor Nickolay S. Rudashevsky (b. 1944), St. Petersburg, Russia, for his contributions to the study of ore minerals.
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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