Yixunite
Yixunite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula Pt₃In.
It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group Fm3m). It is a member of the Perovskite, Auricupride structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 5.8; specific gravity 18.21; Black streak; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Yix, IMA status: approved, named in 1995.
Found in a contact metasomatic Co–Cu–Pt-bearing vein in garnet-amphibole pyroxenite in contact with anorthosite and granite.
It is found associated with Moncheite, sperrylite, cooperite, damiaoite, cobaltian malanite, bornite, chalcopyrite, carrolite, magnetite.
The name refers to its occurrence near the Yixun River, 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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