Suseinargiuite
Suseinargiuite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the molybdate class, with the chemical formula (Na₀.₅Bi₀.₅)(MoO₄).
It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system (space group I4_1/a). It is a member of the Scheelite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 5.597; Pearly to adamantine luster.
IMA symbol Sag, IMA status: approved, named in 2014.
Formed by hydrothermal and/or supergene alteration of a primary Mo-Bi mineral assemblage.
It is found associated with Wulfenite, molybdenite, chalcopyrite, galena, sphalerite, bismuthinite.
The name refers to the locality from which the first specimens were obtained, Su Seinargiu, Italy.
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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